Light verb constructions in spoken L2 English: An exploratory cross-sectional study
G Gilquin - International Journal of Learner Corpus Research, 2019 - jbe-platform.com
Light verb constructions (LVCs), that is, combinations like take a walk or make a choice, are
often claimed to be problematic for non-native speakers of English. In this paper, spoken …
often claimed to be problematic for non-native speakers of English. In this paper, spoken …
Probing the depths: Can both size and depth of productive vocabulary predict academic performance?
R Scheepers - Per Linguam: a Journal of Language Learning= Per …, 2018 - journals.co.za
This study investigates the link between breadth (or size) and depth of vocabulary
knowledge, and the relationship between the latter and academic proficiency. Breadth of …
knowledge, and the relationship between the latter and academic proficiency. Breadth of …
Measuring improvement in first-year ESL university students' productive knowledge of verb-noun collocations through integrated productive oriented teaching …
M Morris - 2022 - repository.nwu.ac.za
Research has firmly established that vocabulary plays a crucial role in both receptive and
productive skills. Several studies have shown that learners who are able to use complex …
productive skills. Several studies have shown that learners who are able to use complex …
Learner corpus research in South Africa (1989–2019)
B Van Rooy - Language Matters, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
This article reviews published research on South African learner corpora, focussing on
available corpora and a synthesis of research themes and findings. Previous corpora for …
available corpora and a synthesis of research themes and findings. Previous corpora for …