Recently added articles from Foreign Language Annals:
Erratum
Oct 01, 2009; ... In the Summer 2009 issue of Foreign Language Annals, the article "Got Film? Is It a Readily Accessible Window to the Target Language and ...
Dynamic Assessment of Advanced Second Language Learners
Oct 01, 2009; ... Abstract: This article reports on the implementation of diagnostic assessment in an advanced Spanish language program at the university level. Particular attention is given to the use of dynamic assessment practices as a way to assess language abilities, intervene in learning, and ...
Processing Instruction and Dictogloss: A Study on Object Pronouns and Word Order in Spanish
Oct 01, 2009; ... Abstract: In the current study, we present the findings of an experiment with 108 participants of Spanish as a second language in which we compared the effects of dictogloss (DG) and processing instruction (PI) and compared both sets of effects to a control group. Our findings do not ...
Stating and Supporting Opinions in an Interview: L1 and L2 Japanese Speakers
Oct 01, 2009; ... Abstract: Stating and supporting opinions are important speech acts for language learners to develop. This article examines how speakers of Japanese as their first language (L1) state and support their opinions. Performances of second language (L2) learners of Japanese were also examined ...
One Right Way, Intercultural Participation, and Language Learning Anxiety: A Qualitative Analysis of Adult Online Heritage and Nonheritage Language Learners
Oct 01, 2009; ... Abstract: This study investigated self-assessed anxious learners who enrolled in online Spanish courses to determine if their anxiety was mediated by the lack of face-to-face (F2F) and other synchronous learning interactions. Participants were enrolled in courses at two postsecondary ...