L1 and L2 Summarizing Strategies Used by EFL Learners

Year 2023, Volume: 9 Issue: 1, 189 - 202, 29.04.2023

Hatice Altun , Gökhan Çetinkaya

https://doi.org/10.31464/jlere.1262566

Abstract

This study aims to explore the frequency and effectiveness of summarization strategies used by Turkish EFL learners in both their L1 and L2 processes. Some 80 participants completed a self-report questionnaire and a summary writing task in both languages. Results revealed moderate use and effectiveness of summarization strategies in both processes, with positive correlations found between the use of certain strategies and summary criteria. These findings highlight the importance of teaching a variety of strategies to improve summarization performance in both L1 and L2 processes. The transferability of L1 summarization skills to L2 is also emphasized.

Keywords

summarization strategies in L1 and L2, summarization success, L1 and L2 writing

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