Processing of idioms by L2 learners of English
Processing of idioms by L2 learners of English
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DOI：
10.2307/3587719
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发表时间：
1999-06-01
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影响因子：
3.2
通讯作者：
Cooper, TC
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作者：
Cooper, TC
本研究以非英语母语者为被试，考察了他们在写作过程中对常用习语的理解策略。数据收集的方式是有声思维程序：参与者被要求说出他们的想法，因为他们到达的成语的含义。分析表明，大多数参与者从事的启发式的方法来理解成语，采用各种策略，通过尝试和错误，以找到成语的含义。母语习语习得模式对二语使用者的习语理解并不适用。一些教学建议来自调查结果包括在内。
This study investigated the on-line processing strategies used by a sample of nonnative speakers of English who were asked to give the meanings of selected common idioms presented in a written context. Data were collected by means of the think-aloud procedure: Participants were asked to verbalize their thoughts as they arrived at the meanings of the idioms. Analysis revealed that most of the participants engaged in a heuristic approach to idiom comprehension, employing a variety of strategies through trial and error to find the meanings of the idioms. Models of L1 idiom acquisition did not apply well to the comprehension of idioms by the L2 users. Some pedagogical suggestions derived from the findings are included.