Task-Based Interaction and Incidental Vocabulary Learning: A Case Study.

Newton, Jonathan

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ERIC Number: EJ506805

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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Task-Based Interaction and Incidental Vocabulary Learning: A Case Study.

Newton, Jonathan

Second Language Research, v11 n2 p159-77 Jun 1995

This case study examined the vocabulary gains made by an adult learner of English as a Second Language as a result of performing four communication tasks. It found that explicit negotiation of word meaning appeared less deterministic of posttest improvements than use of words in the process of completing the task. (13 references) (MDM)

Descriptors: Case Studies, English (Second Language), Incidental Learning, Language Usage, Second Language Learning, Semantics, Vocabulary Development, Vocabulary Skills

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Theme issue topic: "Language Acquisition."