Idiomatic Mastery in a First and Second Language

The comprehension, retention and production of idiomatic expressions is one of the most difficult areas of the lexicon for second language learners to master. This book investigates this under-researched and interesting aspect of language acquisition, shedding light on conventional uses of idiomatic expressions as well as creative variant forms.

About the author

Monica Karlsson is a Lecturer in English Linguistics and Didactics at Halmstad University, Sweden. She is Associate Editor of the International Journal of Language Studies and author of Idiomatic Mastery in a First and Second Language (2019, Multilingual Matters).

Product details

• Authors: Monica Karlsson
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.03.2019
• EAN: 9781788922364
• ISBN: 978-1-78892-236-4
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 21 mm
• Weight: 622 g
• Series: Second Language Acquisition; Second Language Acquisition
• Subjects: Education and learning > Adult education/adult education classes > Adult education class / course materials (language); Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Study & Teaching, Language acquisition, Language learning: specific skills