Input and competing grammars in L2 syntax
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Grammar competition has been proposed as a model for second language (L2) acquisition. Variational Learning provides framework within which to investigate the idea of grammar requires marriage quantitative properties input with Universal Grammar. A diachronic variational is extended acquisition (L2A) explore verb-second word order optionality in L2 English. Patterns L1-German–L2-English are reviewed light study classroom discourse first (L1) German speakers. patterns identifies differences optionality, may contribute trajectory identified
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Second Language Research
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['0267-6583', '1477-0326']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/02676583221091389