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Sep 1, 2021 · Research in applied linguistics has shown the potential for language play to have a facilitative role in second language development, with numerous studies exploring how and why language learners play with language in and out of the classroom, as well as the effects of such play.
- The Potential Power of Play in Second Language Academic Writing
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- A Biliteracy Agenda for Genre Research
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- The Potential Power of Play in Second Language Academic Writing
Given that English academic writing presents a tremendous challenge for those whose native language is not English, it seems fitting to explore the issue of academic writing in a second or foreign language and its potential difficulties.
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The term ‘genre’ first came into the field of second-language (L2) writing and, in turn, the field of English for specific purposes (ESP) in the 1980s, with the research of John Swales, first carried out in the UK, into the introduction section of research articles.
- Brian Paltridge
- 2014
It sets out the key issues in second language writing instruction to offer both pre-service and in-service teachers a guide to writing instruction grounded in current theory and research.
- Ken Hyland
- 2003
Apr 25, 2022 · Second language (L2) writing is the act of expressing oneself in written form in a language other than one’s native tongue (L1). Learning to write in a new language is generally considered to be one of the most challenging aspects of second language acquisition (SLA).
Dec 2, 2019 · Academic writing in a second language (L2) is yet another layer of challenge and has therefore attracted much attention in applied linguistic studies.
Dec 1, 2022 · Decolonizing second language writing requires questioning and decentering the norm—e.g., White standardized English used by L1 English writers—as well as valorizing minoritized students’ diverse linguistic repertoires.
