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The article discusses the intersection of Cognitive Linguistics and second language (L2) classrooms, highlighting the challenges faced by researchers in conducting empirical studies in this field. It emphasizes the importance of including qualitative data, addressing methodological considerations, and aligning research goals with classroom needs. The Thematic Section presents studies on ACL applications in English and Spanish L2 classrooms, focusing on vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, grammatical constructions, and effects-of-instruction research. The studies aim to improve understanding of the learning process in instructional contexts and provide valuable insights for future research in language education. [Extracted from the article] |
