Formulaic time buyers for young foreign language learners

Abstract Multiword units of language, known as formulaic sequences, are pervasive and essential in communication ( Wray, 2008 ). Although issues related to formulaicity have been under investigation a number research studies (e.g. Conklin & Schmitt, ; Wood, 2006 ), the present study is different investigating functions sequences oral language production young learners context English foreign language. A class 11 students (aged 9 11) was observed video recorded for 16 sessions (90 minutes per session). Following transcription selected speech samples, were identified based on pre-established criteria. Analysis enabled categorisation range learners’ production. Results revealed evidence that performed variety roles These helped improve their fluency, economize effort processing also buy time processing. significant novel finding this users might introduce dis-fluency order further