Foreign language learning and use :: interaction in informal social networks /

It is commonly believed that foreign language skills improve through social interaction with speakers of the language. However, there is little research addressing the issue of access to such interaction. This book explores this issue, examining longitudinal case studies of interaction between langu...

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1. Verfasser: Kurata, Naomi
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: New York, NY : Continuum International Pub. Group, 2011.
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Online-Zugang:DE-862
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Zusammenfassung:It is commonly believed that foreign language skills improve through social interaction with speakers of the language. However, there is little research addressing the issue of access to such interaction. This book explores this issue, examining longitudinal case studies of interaction between language learners and speakers of the target language within their informal social networks. It looks at the complex social and personal factors that influence language choice. . Kurata reveals that even for motivated learners opportunities to use the target language are limited, and suggests factors.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (195 pages)
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-191) and index.
ISBN:9781441110169
144111016X

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