The Native Speaker: Myth and RealityLinguists, applied linguists and language teachers all appeal to the native speaker as an important reference point. But what exactly (who exactly?) is the native speaker? This book examines the native speaker from different points of view, arguing that the native speaker is both myth and reality. |
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... adult learner choose between the two systems ? Felix thinks no , that while both are ' available ' , adults typically tend to approach language learning in a problem - solving manner ( Felix , 1987 : 161 ) . Child language acquisition ...
... adult learner choose between the two systems ? Felix thinks no , that while both are ' available ' , adults typically tend to approach language learning in a problem - solving manner ( Felix , 1987 : 161 ) . Child language acquisition ...
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... adult may make use of the language - specific system in addition to the problem- solving system makes things worse , because the two systems are in competition with one another . Felix produces data to demonstrate the differences ...
... adult may make use of the language - specific system in addition to the problem- solving system makes things worse , because the two systems are in competition with one another . Felix produces data to demonstrate the differences ...
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... adult learners can achieve linguistic competence which is indistinguishable from native speakers ' . They recognise that adult learners are typically less successful than younger learners but point out that it is important to determine ...
... adult learners can achieve linguistic competence which is indistinguishable from native speakers ' . They recognise that adult learners are typically less successful than younger learners but point out that it is important to determine ...
Contents
Psycholinguistic Aspects of the Native Speaker | 9 |
Sociolinguistic Aspects of the Native Speaker | 51 |
Lingualism and the Knowledges of the Native Speaker | 77 |
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