Au~mentad TrarmitiOn Network grm.n~rs have significant areas of ~mexplored application as a simulation tool for grammar designers. The intent of this paper is to discuss some current efforts in developing a gr=m.~ testing tool for the specialist in linguistics. ~e scope of the system trader discussion isto display structures based on the modeled grarmar. Full language definition with facilitati...

In the past decade, language memoirs, linguistic autobiographies, and learners’ journals and diaries have become a popular means of data collection in applied linguistics. It is not always clear however how one should go about analyzing these data. The aim of this paper is to offer a critical review of analytical frameworks applied to second language users’ personal narratives. I discuss the st...

Research has consistently indicated that the use of mnemonic devices substantially enhances higher levels of retention in immediate recall of second language vocabulary words in comparison with other learning strategies. However, the evidence does not explain why the immediate benefits of mnemonic devices fail to extend to long-term retention. In addition, research on mnemonics has drawn mostly...

For the longest time, quantitative and qualitative methods have been considered opposing mutually exclusive categories within methodology of social science. This is best showcased by conflicts arising between proponents these differing approaches - that are often characterized an air methodological dogmatism. The term ?methodological dogmatism? refers to conviction researchers in superiority th...

Abstract Secondary research is burgeoning in the field of Applied Linguistics, taking form both narrative literature review and especially more systematic synthesis. Clearly purposed methodologically sound secondary contributes to because it provides useful reliable summaries a given domain, facilitates dialogues between sub-fields, reduces redundancies published literature. It important unders...