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Gurzynski-Weiss, Laura, Ed. – Language Learning & Language Teaching, 2020
This book examines the role of interlocutors and their individual differences (IDs) in second language (L2) development from four theoretical lenses: the cognitive-interactionist approach, sociocultural theory, the variationist approach, and complex dynamic systems theory. A theoretical overview to each approach is written by a preeminent scholar…
Descriptors: Individual Differences, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Sociocultural Patterns
Levine, Glenn S. – Multilingual Matters, 2011
Code Choice in the Language Classroom argues that the foreign language classroom is and should be regarded as a multilingual community of practice rather than as a perpetually deficient imitator of an exclusive second-language environment. From a sociocultural and ecological perspective, Levine guides the reader through a theoretical, empirical,…
Descriptors: Communities of Practice, Graduate Students, Language Usage, Classroom Communication
Hawkinson, Annie – 1986
The guide provides a brief introduction to the culture and language of Italy, and is designed for visitors, students, and business travelers. It offers practical information on various aspects of daily living, including: money; food; restaurants; hotels; postal and telecommunications services; transportation; shopping; health and medical care;…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Family Life, Foreign Countries, Geography
Hawkinson, Anni; Moran, Patrick R. – 1994
The guide offers practical information on various aspects of daily living in France, including: money; food; restaurants; hotels; postal and telecommunications services; transportation; shopping; health and medical care; safety and security; tipping; electricity; measurement and clothing size conversions; greetings and leave-takings; names,…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Family Life, Foreign Countries, Geography
Fantini, Alvino E.; Enriquez A., Cristina – 1993
The guide offers practical information on various aspects of daily living, including: money; banks; food; restaurants; hotels; tipping; postal and telecommunications services; transportation; shopping; health and medical care; safety and security; electricity; measurement and clothing size conversions; greetings and leave-takings; titles and forms…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Family Life, Foreign Countries, Geography
Hawkinson, Annie – 1986
The guide provides a brief introduction to the culture and language of Japan, and is designed for visitors, students, and business travelers. It offers practical information on various aspects of daily living, including: money; banks; food; restaurants; hotels; tipping; postal and telecommunications services; transportation; shopping; health and…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Family Life, Foreign Countries, Geography
Fantini, Alvino E.; Fantini, Beatriz Cespedes de – 1994
The guide provides a brief introduction to the culture and language of Mexico, and is designed for visitors, students, and business travelers. It offers practical information on various aspects of daily living, including: money; food; restaurants; drinks and drinking; hotels; tipping; postal and telecommunications services; transportation;…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Family Life, Foreign Countries, Geography