Interlanguage variation in theoretical and pedagogical perspective [

nterlanguage is what second language learners speak. This title relates the field of variation in second language learners' speech (interlanguage) to the established field of variation in native speakers' speech. It also relates sociolinguistic variation theory to the theory of Cognitive G...

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Main Author: Adamson, H. D [ (Hugh Douglas)] (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Routledge , c2009
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Table of Contents:
  • Part 1. Variation in native speaker speech. Variation Theory
  • A study of variation in the native speaker speech community / H.D. Adamson and Vera Regan
  • Language variation and change
  • Part 2. Variation in nonnative speaker speech. The study of variation in interlanguage
  • The acquisition of English irregular past tense by Chinese-speaking children / Larry Berlin and H.D. Adamson
  • Part 3. Variation in theoretical perspective. Psychological theories of linguistic variation
  • Cognitive linguistics
  • Part 4. Variation in pedagogical perspective. Speaking style and monitoring
  • Teaching implications