Additive Linking in L2 French Discourse by German Learners: Syntactic Embedding and Intonation Patterns

This study deals with the expression of additive linking in L2 French by adult German learners two proficiency levels (advanced vs. intermediate). We examine whether crosslinguistic influences are observed three domains: frequency and type expressions discourse, syntactic integration particles utterance prosodic contour associated them. A total 70 participants (20 native speakers, 20 speakers 30 French) performed an oral narrative task elicited via a video clip presenting abundant contexts. Our results show that advanced did not experience L1 transfer any domains analyzed, but instead they learner-specific tendency to overmark contrastive status relevant entities discourse. Yet traces influence visible intermediate learners’ choice means, as well preferred position particles. All seem have quickly discarded possibility mark scope prosody, contrast what do their L1. discuss these findings light acquisition cohesive devices discourse interactions different linguistic levels.