How does lexical sophistication impact high-level Italian learners' fluency

The search results provide limited direct references to lexical sophistication specifically impacting high-level Italian learners’ fluency. However, several relevant insights from language learning and proficiency studies in Italian and second languages can be synthesized:

1. Lexical sophistication, which involves the use of advanced and varied vocabulary, generally relates to language proficiency and fluency by allowing learners to express more complex ideas and nuances effectively. High-level learners typically exhibit greater lexical sophistication, contributing strongly to their fluency in Italian.

2. Morphological and lexical processing skills, including the ability to understand and use derivations and complex word forms, impact fluency by enabling quicker word retrieval and more accurate language production. Studies in Italian L2 learners show that proficiency level affects how learners process novel words and morphological information, linking lexical sophistication to fluency.

3. Lexical ability is closely connected with grammatical competence in Italian. Fluency at a high level often depends not only on lexical richness but also on morphosyntactic skills that support fluent decoding and production.

4. Language exposure context and usage modality (spoken vs. written) affect lexical sophistication and fluency. For example, learners may use more sophisticated vocabulary in writing than in speaking, influencing overall fluency differently depending on the context.

5. Lexical sophistication correlates with faster and more accurate reading and speech production in Italian, influencing fluency across oral and written language modalities.

In summary, lexical sophistication positively impacts high-level Italian learners’ fluency by enabling richer expression, better word retrieval, and more accurate morphosyntactic integration, which altogether enhance fluent communication in Italian. ^{1, 2, 3, 4, 5}

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