We propose a novel self-training method for a parser which uses a lexicalised grammar and supertagger, focusing on increasing the speed of the parser rather than its accuracy. The idea is to train the supertagger on large amounts of parser output, so that the supertagger can learn to supply the supertags that the parser will eventually choose as part of the highestscoring derivation. Since the ...

Since the introduction of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), many textbooks have been written to incorporate communicative activities, authentic materials and personalized contexts. However, where the teaching and learning of grammar is concerned, most textbooks do not reflect CLT principles. As demonstrated in this paper, grammar activities in some Malaysian and Taiwanese textbooks retain ...

The debate on grammar in second language acquisition: past, present, and future, is a well written summary of both explicit and implicit grammar instruction in second language acquisition from past to present and with future projections. The thesis holds that explicit grammar instruction plays a very important role in foreign language learning and teaching and argues that English education in C...

The svensk project has developed an integrated toolbox of language processing components and resources for Swedish. Priority has been given to developing the toolbox for teaching (such as student projects) and research projects where a natural language interface is required. The toolbox is based on the GATE language engineering platform and will incorporate language processing tools developed a...

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The role of grammar in L1 teaching has been a topic long-lasting debate. Czech language instruction is no exception. Based on an almost 200-year-old tradition, the prevailing model grammar- and knowledge-based. Innovations so far have focused mostly general parameters communication interaction class, instead focusing content its didactic transformation. study demonstrates necessity content-focu...