SLA case studies by

dan_sumner — 2023-11-21 14:36:35 UTC

REEXAMINING THE CRITICAL PERIOD HYPOTHESIS A Case Study of Successful Adult SLA in a Naturalistic Environment

Reading in a Foreign Language. April 2006.

2023-11-25 11:52:49 UTC

This case study of a learner of French looks at whether an extensive reading program can enhance lexical knowledge. Overall, the study indicated that more vocabulary acquisition is possible from extensive reading than previous studies suggested, and that reading is "pedagogically efficient" as two activities – vocabulary acquisition and reading – occur at the same time. However, the researchers note that "there is a need to develop instruments which are more sensitive to degrees of acquisition". Partial learning of words with the use of context clues does not necessarily lead to retention of spelling, meaning, and grammatical characteristics. The measurement procedure was a one-on-one study of a 27-year-old learner of French whose mother tongue was Greek, and who also spoke fluent English as a second language. The test took place after a one-month period of extensive reading in French, covered 133 target words and included measurement procedures that were sensitive to partial knowledge of words.

Mobile-assisted language learning. A Duolingo case-study. 28 May 2019.

2023-11-25 11:57:04 UTC

This study looks at the learning experiences and results of nine participants learning Turkish on Duolingo over the course of one term. Results were moderate correlation between the amount of time spent on Duolingo and learning gains. In terms of the learning experience, there was variability in motivation to study and frustration with the instructional materials used, but overall, the gamification of language learning was viewed positively.

2023-11-26 13:40:33 UTC

This study looks at the use of foreign language film as a device to encourage intercultural communicative competence in ELT, with the specific case study looking at 30 Chinese students, and their interest towards the Disney version of Mulan

2023-11-28 15:08:38 UTC

The research paper focuses on the issues regarding changes in the English language, specifically in the context of second language learning.
It explores the mistakes made by second language learners and analyzes the reasons behind these errors using conceptual and theoretical methods.
The paper discusses the distinction between second language acquisition and second language learning, where acquisition refers to unconscious language learning through exposure, while learning involves conscious study of the language.
Different learners may have different strengths and weaknesses in language skills, such as conversational skills or grammar, reflecting the range of factors and influences in the second language acquisition process.
The paper also discusses different models of information processing in second language learning, including controlled and automatic processing, as well as the stages of cognitive, associative, and autonomous learning.

Identity Construction and Second Language Acquisition: A Multiple Case Study of Thai Immigrants in Hong Kong

2024-11-20 11:55:20 UTC

This case study about identity and language learning focuses on three Thai immigrants in Hong Kong learning Cantonese.

The longitudinal research produced data from semi-structured interviews, observation and informal conversation over the period of one year.

The learners developed multiple identities that facilitated acquisition, while allowing them to maintain a strong sense of their own cultural heritage. This 'selective acculturation' had a positive impact on their L2 learning.

2025-11-27 20:17:00 UTC

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