Native-like Expression Identification by Contrasting Native and Proficient Second Language Speakers (2020.coling-main)
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| Challenge: | a novel task of native-like expression identification is proposed by contrasting texts written by native speakers and those by proficient second language speakers. |
| Approach: | They propose a task of native-like expression identification by contrasting texts written by native speakers and those by proficient second language speakers. |
| Outcome: | The proposed method uncovers linguistically interesting usages distinctive of native speech. |
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