Open AccessThe Effect of Teacher Talk Modifications on Second Language Learners’ Comprehension and Acquisition
Author(s) -
Nouroddin Yousofi,
Khosro Bahramlou
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of english language and literature
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2368-2132
DOI - 10.17722/jell.v2i1.30
Subject(s) - comprehension , second language acquisition , computer science , psychology , linguistics , cognitive psychology , philosophy
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.