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

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
Tags
Chinese formulaic sequences
native speakers
non-native speakers
contextual effects
second language teaching
response times
pedagogical implications
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