Formulaic Language and Second Language Speech Fluency Background, Evidence and Classroom Applications

“Formulaic Language and Second Language Speech Fluency: Background, Evidence and Classroom Applications” by David Wood, published by A&C Black on September 2, 2010, is an illustrated volume comprising 242 pages. This book presents a comprehensive examination of formulaic language, which consists of multi-word units that are mentally stored and retrieved as single entities, and its significance in fluent speech production, particularly in the context of second language acquisition.
Readers will find an overview of research highlighting the role of formulaic language in enhancing fluency, along with detailed evidence from a specific study. The book also outlines teaching plans and strategies aimed at fostering fluency through the use of formulaic expressions. This work addresses an important area in linguistics and language pedagogy, making it relevant for researchers interested in discourse analysis and second language acquisition.
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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 pedagogy. It will appeal to researchers in discourse analysis and second language acquisition.
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