Formulaic language and second language speech fluency : background, evidence and classroom applications / David Wood.

This volume presents a comprehensive look at the phenomenon of formulaic language (multi-word units believed to be mentally stored and retrieved as single units) and its role€in fluent speech production.€ Focusing on second language speech, the book provides an overview of research into the role of...

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Main Author: Wood, David (David Claude), 1957-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Continuum, ©2010.
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Summary:This volume presents a comprehensive look at the phenomenon of formulaic language (multi-word units believed to be mentally stored and retrieved as single units) and its role€in fluent speech production.€ Focusing on second language speech, the book provides an overview of research into the role of formulaic language in fluency, details a study which provides evidence of that role, and outlines teaching plans and strategies to foster it.€ This important area has not been examined in such depth and scope before, and this work has many implications for future research and language.
Physical Description:1 online resource (242 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781441126924
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Language:English.
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