Extended discourse in first and second language acquisition: A challenge and an opportunity

• 作者: Catherine E. Snow
• 来源期刊: Journal of Japanese Linguistics
• 关键词: Areas of interest: first language acquisition second and foreign language acquisition classroom discourse
• 年，卷（期）: 2014,（1）
• 页码范围: 2-9
• 页数: 8页
• 语种: 英文
• DOI: 10.1515/jjl-2014-0102

摘要

First language learners acquire vocabulary in the context of participation in discourse, and the quantity and richness of that discourse is the best predictor of their progress. Similarly, we argue, engagement in discourse, in particular debate and discussion, is an effective component of classroom instruction for second and foreign language learners. Evidence supporting the effectiveness of a particular discussion-based program, Word Generation, is presented, in particular its effectiveness with current and former second language learners of English. Principles implemented in Word Generation that could be applied in any educational setting are identified.