The effects of cross-language overlap and semantic transparency on the processing of L2 collocations.

ABSTRACT: Although extensive research has been carried out on collocation processing, it is still unclear how cross-language overlap and transparency influence the processing of collocations by L2 learners. In the current study, a phrase judgment task was used to investigate the processing of congruent (i.e., exist in both English and Arabic) and incongruent collocations (i.e., exist only in English) by Arabic non-native speakers of English. The semantic transparency of the items was controlled for. Results demonstrated the effect of congruency on processing: congruent items yielded more correct responses and faster response times than incongruent items. The effect of congruency was modulated by proficiency, with congruency having a stronger effect on lower-proficiency learners than higher-proficien

SUBMITTER: Altamimi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11391528 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature