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The Role of L1 in the Acquisition of Motion Verbs in English by Chinese and Japanese Learners.
- Source :
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Canadian Modern Language Review . Oct 1996 53(1):191-218. - Publication Year :
- 1996
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Abstract
- Shows that underlying first language (L1) and second language (L2) lexical similarities between typologically unrelated languages can benefit L2 vocabulary learning. The article's comparison of the use of motion verbs in English by Chinese- and Japanese-speaking learners indicates an advantage for Chinese speakers, whose L1 lexicalizes motion in a way similar to English. (31 references) (Author/CK)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0008-4506
- Volume :
- 53
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Canadian Modern Language Review
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- EJ535879
- Document Type :
- Reports - Research<br />Journal Articles