Optimizing a lexical approach to instructed second language acquisition / Frank Boers and Seth Lindstromberg

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Introduction. -- What parts of language is this book about?. -- Why have we written this book?. -- The contributions of chunks to acquisition and proficiency. -- Comparing the nature and necessity of L1 and L2 chunk acquisition. -- Evidence that L2 learners benefit from chunk knowledge. -- Estimating the chances of incidental uptake of L2 chunks. -- Fostering learner autonomy through awareness-raising. -- Estimating the chances of semi-incidental uptake of L2 chunks. -- Selecting chunks for the l2 classroom. -- Utility. -- Teachability. -- Semantic elaboration. -- Exploiting imagery. -- Organizing lexis. -- Structural elaboration. -- Phonological motivation in the formation and standardization of chunks. -- The memorability of phonologically motivated chunks. -- Bearing in mind. -- The need for width and depth of chunk knowledge. -- The need for automaticity. -- Directions. -- Broadening the scope. -- Testing chunk knowledge.