Social Context and Fluency in L2 Learners : the Case of Wales.

Social context, an often-neglected dimension in L2 learning/use, can play a vital role in sustaining learners' initial motivation. Using data on Welsh learners' experiences outside the classroom, the author argues that, to learn a foreign language, learners require regular interaction in t...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Pritchard Newcombe, Lynda
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Clevedon : Multilingual Matters, 2007.
Colección:New Perspectives on Language and Education, No. 5.
Temas:
Language and languages > Study and teaching > Social aspects > Wales.
Welsh language > Study and teaching > Social aspects.
Langage et langues > Étude et enseignement > Aspect social > Pays de Galles.
Language acquisition.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Linguistics > Psycholinguistics.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Linguistics > Sociolinguistics.
Language and languages > Study and teaching > Social aspects
Wales
SLA.
Wales.
Welsh language.
anxiety.
identity.
motivation.
social context.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:Social context, an often-neglected dimension in L2 learning/use, can play a vital role in sustaining learners' initial motivation. Using data on Welsh learners' experiences outside the classroom, the author argues that, to learn a foreign language, learners require regular interaction in the target language in a setting where they are comfortable.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (153 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-133) and index.
ISBN:9781853599965
1853599964

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