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Productive vocabulary knowledge in L2 German : which word-related variables matter?
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Abstract
In vocabulary research, factors affecting second/foreign language (L2) receptive vocabulary have been investigated extensively. However, few studies have examined factors affecting productive knowledge (i.e., form recall), especially concerning Languages Other Than English (LOTEs). Moreover, not much is known about the influence of time on L2 learners’ productive single word knowledge. Nevertheless, it is crucial to understand which variables affect productive vocabulary learning in order to optimize the learning process. A 3-year longitudinal study was conducted with Dutch-speaking university learners of German (N = 64) to investigate to what extent time, frequency, cognateness, concreteness, and age of acquisition (AoA) play a role in the development of productive single word knowledge in L2 German. Results revealed that time, frequency, cognateness, and AoA together explained 28% of the variance. L2 frequency was found to be the main predictor for L2 form recall. Cognateness also played a role, although the impact was lower compared to the findings of studies on receptive vocabulary knowledge. Concreteness did not affect L2 learners’ form recall scores. Based on the results of the study, suggestions for materials and pedagogical implications will be discussed.
Language
English
Source (journal)
System: the international journal of educational technology and language learning systems. - Oxford
Publication
Oxford : 2023
ISSN
0346-251X
DOI
10.1016/J.SYSTEM.2023.103150
Volume/pages
118 (2023) , p. 1-12
Article Reference
103150
ISI
001149990000001
Medium
E-only publicatie
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The author-created version that incorporates referee comments and is the accepted for publication version Available from 27.09.2024
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Creation 25.09.2023
Last edited 25.04.2024
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