Foreign language vocabulary learning and the type of processing-resource allocation model

This paper argues the nature of adult foreign or second language (L2) vocabulary learning and points out the importance of word-form learning at the initial stage of vocabulary development. The Type of Processing-Resource Allocation (TOPRA) model is introduced as a prominent theoretical framework t...

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Main Author: Shusaku Kida
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Language:English
Published: Castledown Publishers 2019-12-01
Series:Vocabulary Learning and Instruction
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Online Access:https://www.castledown.com/journals/vli/article/view/1743
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description This paper argues the nature of adult foreign or second language (L2) vocabulary learning and points out the importance of word-form learning at the initial stage of vocabulary development. The Type of Processing-Resource Allocation (TOPRA) model is introduced as a prominent theoretical framework to capture it. Finally, some future studies are proposed to reinforce TOPRA-based studies with respect to (1) types of vocabulary processing tasks and (2) dimensions of vocabulary development.
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spelling doaj-art-dd4f33e1091445d58770565f8abd41462025-08-20T03:01:06ZengCastledown PublishersVocabulary Learning and Instruction2981-99542019-12-018110.7820/vli.v08.1.kidaForeign language vocabulary learning and the type of processing-resource allocation modelShusaku Kida0Hiroshima University This paper argues the nature of adult foreign or second language (L2) vocabulary learning and points out the importance of word-form learning at the initial stage of vocabulary development. The Type of Processing-Resource Allocation (TOPRA) model is introduced as a prominent theoretical framework to capture it. Finally, some future studies are proposed to reinforce TOPRA-based studies with respect to (1) types of vocabulary processing tasks and (2) dimensions of vocabulary development. https://www.castledown.com/journals/vli/article/view/1743acquisition of word knowledge and fluent processingform-meaning connectionL2 vocabulary learningsemantic and structural processingthe type of processing-resource allocation model
spellingShingle Shusaku Kida
Foreign language vocabulary learning and the type of processing-resource allocation model
Vocabulary Learning and Instruction
acquisition of word knowledge and fluent processing
form-meaning connection
L2 vocabulary learning
semantic and structural processing
the type of processing-resource allocation model
title Foreign language vocabulary learning and the type of processing-resource allocation model
title_full Foreign language vocabulary learning and the type of processing-resource allocation model
title_fullStr Foreign language vocabulary learning and the type of processing-resource allocation model
title_full_unstemmed Foreign language vocabulary learning and the type of processing-resource allocation model
title_short Foreign language vocabulary learning and the type of processing-resource allocation model
title_sort foreign language vocabulary learning and the type of processing resource allocation model
topic acquisition of word knowledge and fluent processing
form-meaning connection
L2 vocabulary learning
semantic and structural processing
the type of processing-resource allocation model
url https://www.castledown.com/journals/vli/article/view/1743
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