Developmental pathways of noun phrase complexity in Chinese learners’ English writing: L1 influence and proficiency effects
Written Communication: An International Quarterly of Research, Theory, and Application
Published online on July 17, 2026
Abstract
Written Communication, Ahead of Print.
This study has analysed and compared Chinese learners’ use of 17 types of complex noun phrases (NPs) in English writing from beginner to advanced levels to explore the learners’ development in NP complexity. The findings reveal a correlation between ...
This study has analysed and compared Chinese learners’ use of 17 types of complex noun phrases (NPs) in English writing from beginner to advanced levels to explore the learners’ development in NP complexity. The findings reveal a correlation between ...