Language learners often assume that using rare, complex vocabulary will make their speech sound more fluent. Research suggests that there is a close relationship between formulaic expression usage in ...

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These areas are known to be crucial for rhythmic processing. However, the level of familiarity with the song lyrics and whether the texts contained formulaic phrases was found to be even more ...

Fluency in a foreign language is often thought to be about speaking quickly and using advanced vocabulary. However, researchers reveal that speakers who use common, everyday expressions sound more ...