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L1 n
see first language
L2 n
another term for a target language^1 or a second language
labelled bracketing n
a technique for representing the phrase structure (also constituent structure)
of a phrase or sentence.
For example, the structure of the English noun phrase
an experienced journalist
can be represented as: [D an] [A experienced] [N journalist]
where D is a determiner, A an adjective, and N a noun.
see also tree diagram
labial n
a speech sound produced using the lips.
see also bilabial, labio-dental
labialization n
a secondary articulation in which lip rounding is added to a sound, as in
English /w/ and /à/. In some varieties of English, /l/ and /r/ may be strongly
labializedas well.
labio-dental adj
describes a speech sound (a consonant) which is produced by the lower
lip touching or nearly touching the upper teeth.
For example, in English the /f/ in /fæt/ fat, and the /v/ in /væt/ vatare labio-
dental fricatives.
see also place of articulation, manner of articulation
laboratory experiences n
in teacher education, a direct or simulated teaching or learning activity that
allows for the observation, application, study, and analysis of aspects of
classroom teaching and learning in a controlled, usually simplified setting.
They can be of varying degrees of control, reality and complexity. Among
those used in teacher education are audio or video recordings, case studies,
micro-teaching, role plays and simulations. Laboratory experiences allow