The primary purpose of this investigation was to put forward critical research synthesis as a
qualitative alternative to meta‐analysis in second language acquisition using as a case …

With the L2 Motivational Self System (L2MSS) as a framework, this study is an investigation
of the relationships among motivation, language choice, and multilingualism using data from …

Abstract Drawing on Complex Dynamic Systems Theory (CDST), this study explores the
motivational profiles of two L1-English-speaking advanced language learners of Chinese …

In the past decade, the field of the motivation research has experienced a vigorous transition
from the static and fixed approach of looking at L2 motivation to a more dynamic perspective …

The goal of this study was to explore how distance language learners' pronunciation skills
develop with and without targeted pronunciation training during their first semester of …

Teacher cognition has attracted increased attention among second language (L2)
researchers and practitioners, likely because of its potential consequences for classroom …

The goal of this work was to explore the training, classroom practices, and beliefs related to
pronunciation of instructors of languages other than English. While several investigations of …

Many language practitioners feel ill equipped to address learners' pronunciation or have
difficulties doing so because of limited class time, opportunities for individualized feedback …

This study investigated the effects of teacher and peer corrective feedback on pronunciation
development, with a special focus on whether providing or receiving peer feedback on …

The current study explored the usefulness of mobile-based automatic speech recognition
(ASR) pronunciation practice by investigating a) its effects on the production of four English …