The Effect of Teacher Talk Modifications on Second Language Learners’ Comprehension and Acquisition
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https://doi.org/10.17722/jell.v2i1.30Keywords:
Pre-modified input, Interactionally modified input, Modification of information structureAbstract
In this review of literature, we have explored the effect of pre-modified input, interactionally modified input, and modification of information structure on the comprehension and acquisition of second language (L2) learners. While the effect of modifications on comprehension is evident, the same cannot be said of acquisition. Some studies support the effect of modifications on acquisition, yet others shed doubts on the value of modifications in terms of promoting internalization of language knowledge.
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