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Asymmetry in the Acquisition of Directed Motion Constructions in L2 Vietnamese

A Comparative Study of Chinese and Korean Learners

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Abstract

This paper offers a comparative overview of the expression of directed motion constructions in Vietnamese, Chinese, and Korean, and explores the acquisition of these constructions by L1 Korean and L1 Chinese learners of Vietnamese, with a focus on the role of typological factors and language-specific morpho-syntactic properties in the acquisition process. This investigation not only provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by learners of L2 Vietnamese from diverse linguistic backgrounds but also enriches our understanding of the typology of motion events.


Open access | Peer reviewed

Submitted: March 22, 2024 | Accepted: May 20, 2024 | Published July 25, 2024 | Language: en

Keywords L2 Vietnamese • Korean • Directed motion constructions • Chinese • Second language acquisition • Language typology

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Permalink http://doi.org/10.30687/AnnOr/2385-3042/2024/01/009