Linguistics and Languages

Processing Chinese formulaic sequences in sentence context: a comparative study of native and non-native speakers

K. Chen, L. Gu, et al.

This study, conducted by Ken Chen, Lei Gu, and Qiaoyan Bai, reveals fascinating insights into how both native and non-native speakers process Chinese formulaic sequences within sentences. With a focus on response times and the influence of context, the findings emphasize the critical role that contextual effects play in second language teaching and learning.

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Abstract

This study investigates the holistic processing of Chinese formulaic sequences (FSs) in sentence contexts by native and non-native speakers. A self-paced masking experiment measured response times. Both native and non-native speakers showed shorter response times for FSs than non-FSs. However, contextual effects only impacted non-native speakers' processing of FSs. The study highlights the importance of contextual effects in L2 teaching and the theoretical and pedagogical implications for formulaic sequences in L2 usage.

Publisher

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS

Published On

Sep 28, 2023

Authors

Ken Chen, Lei Gu, Qiaoyan Bai

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