At the crossroads : challenges of foreign language learning / Ewa Piechurska-Kuciel, Elzbieta Szymanska-Czaplak, Magdalena Szyszka, editors.
Piechurska-Kuciel, Ewa, editor.; Szymańska-Czaplak, Elżbieta, editor.; Szyszka, Magdalena, editor.
2017
P118.2
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Title At the crossroads : challenges of foreign language learning / Ewa Piechurska-Kuciel, Elzbieta Szymanska-Czaplak, Magdalena Szyszka, editors.
ISBN 9783319551555 (electronic book)
3319551558 (electronic book)
331955154X
9783319551548
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-55155-5
Published Cham : Springer, 2017.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (206 pages).
Item Number 10.1007/978-3-319-55155-5 doi
Call Number P118.2
Dewey Decimal Classification 418.0071
Summary This book offers a valuable contribution to the discussion on the complexities of L2 learning processes that pose a challenge to learners. Focusing on the cognitive, affective and socio-cultural perspectives, the papers included provide important insights into the individual's experiences in second language acquisition. This work also addresses social interactions and cultural background, shedding new light on their role in the context in L2 learning processes. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the challenges of foreign-language (FL) learning and teaching.
Bibliography, etc. Note References 4 On the Mongolian Students' Difficulties in Acquiring English Relative Clauses, Due to Syntactic Structure Difference; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Differences Between English and Mongolian Relative Clauses; 3 Mongolian Language Interference in Learning English Relative Clauses; 4 Research Questions; 5 Research Methodology; 6 Pre-test; 6.1 Error Analysis; 6.2 Findings; 7 Treatment; 8 Post-test; 9 Conclusions; Acknowledgements; Appendix 1; Appendix 2; Appendix 3; Appendix 4; References; On Individual Learner Differences.
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Added Author Piechurska-Kuciel, Ewa, editor.
Szymańska-Czaplak, Elżbieta, editor.
Szyszka, Magdalena, editor.
Series Second language learning and teaching.
Available in Other Form At the Crossroads: Challenges of Foreign Language Learning.
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Preface; References; Contents; Notes on Contributors; On Mental Processes and L1 Interference in L2 Learning; 1 Treating Errors in Learners' Writing: Techniques and Processing of Corrective Feedback; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 A Theoretical Overview of Written Feedback; 2.1 Direct and Indirect Feedback; 2.2 Feedback Processing; 3 Method; 3.1 Participants; 3.2 Procedure; 3.3 Measures; 4 Results; 5 Discussion; 5.1 Which Corrective Technique Better Promotes the Immediate Uptake of the Correction and Which One Better Promotes Its Long Term Retention?

5.2 What Is the Significance of the Level of Engagement Showed by Students While Processing Feedback for the Efficacy of the Correction?5.3 Is There Any Relationship Between the Corrective Technique Adopted by the Teacher and the Students' Level of Engagement?; 6 Conclusion; References; 2 Mind, Language and Experience: Improving the Understanding of Figurative Language in EFL; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 The Difficulties Learners Face with Non-literal Language; 3 The Creative Use of Figurative Language; 4 Intentions in Figurative-Language Understanding.

5 The Representation of the Intending Mind6 Intentions as Theory of Mind; 7 Theory of Mind and L2 Learners; 8 Intentionality; 9 The Technique of Particularisation-Theory and Practice; 10 Conclusions; References; 3 Basic Features of Conceptual Sphere "Geopolitics" in Modern English-Speaking Worldview; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Mental Lexicon; 3 Concept Definition and Structure; 4 The Structure of the Conceptual Sphere "Geopolitics"; 5 Verbalization Means of the Conceptual Sphere "Geopolitics"; 6 Cognitive Metaphors in the Verbalization of the Conceptual Sphere "Geopolitics"; 7 Conclusions.

5 Individual Difference Variables as Mediating Influences on Success or Failure in Form-Focused InstructionAbstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Theoretical Justifications for Form-Focused Instruction and Existing Controversies; 3 A Framework for Researching Form-Focused Instruction; 4 Individual Factors as Mediating Influences on the Efficacy of FFI; 5 The Future of Research on ID Factors in Relation to FFI; References; 6 Extraverts and Introverts in the FL Classroom Setting; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Personality Traits; 3 Extraversion/Introversion and Speaking in a Foreign Language; 4 Method; 4.1 Participants.

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