PDF #139 – Zeynep Duran-Karaoz, Parvaneh Tavakoli – Predicting L2 Fluency from L1 Fluency Behavior
The article reports on the findings of a study investigating the relationship between first language (L1) and second language (L2) fluency behavior. Drawing on data collected from Turkish learners of English, the study also addresses the question of whether proficiency level mediates the relationship, if any. The data were coded for a range of breakdown, repair, speed, and composite measures.