Successful spoken English: findings from learner corpora

'Successful Spoken English' demonstrates how spoken learner corpora can be used to define and explore the constituents of successful spoken English.

Taking the approach that language learners can speak effectively whilst still using some non-standard forms, this book examines databases of transcribed speech from learners at each different CEFR level to analyse what makes a successful speaker of English.

It also discusses features of communicative competence, including the use of linguistic strategies, organisation of extended stretches of speech, and sensitivity to context.