The roles of recasts have been intensively studied in the first language (L1) research. This essay explores the role of recasts in second language acquisition, mainly focusing on discussing the studies addressing the ...The roles of recasts have been intensively studied in the first language (L1) research. This essay explores the role of recasts in second language acquisition, mainly focusing on discussing the studies addressing the following two issues: (1) the effects of recasts on the interaction of communication oriented classroom; (2) the role of recasts in promoting interlanguage development.Mixed evidence has been presented by second language (L2) studies regarding the impacts of recasts on second language acquisition.展开更多
文摘The roles of recasts have been intensively studied in the first language (L1) research. This essay explores the role of recasts in second language acquisition, mainly focusing on discussing the studies addressing the following two issues: (1) the effects of recasts on the interaction of communication oriented classroom; (2) the role of recasts in promoting interlanguage development.Mixed evidence has been presented by second language (L2) studies regarding the impacts of recasts on second language acquisition.