A Case Study on Adult Fossilization in English

Chih Cho, Triumph Education Center
Convention Center 319
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Graduate Student Forum: A
This case study examines the difference between first language (L1) and second language (L2) which leads to the target language (TL) fossilization. The result indicates there are significant factors on language choice, linguistic mode, and mindset mode which account for fossilization. Teaching implications yield feasible ways to apply in classrooms.