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Van Compernolle, Rémi A. – Applied Linguistics, 2019
This article discusses a sociocultural usage-based perspective on the development of sociolinguistic competence. Previous research has focused on learners' acquisition and use of alternative ways of 'saying the same thing' (i.e. native-like variation) in relation to study abroad, contact with native speakers, and pedagogy. Missing from the…
Descriptors: Sociolinguistics, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, French
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Subtirelu, Nicholas Close; Lindemann, Stephanie – Applied Linguistics, 2016
While most research in applied linguistics has focused on second language (L2) speakers and their language capabilities, the success of interaction between such speakers and first language (L1) speakers also relies on the positive attitudes and communication skills of the L1 speakers. However, some research has suggested that many L1 speakers lack…
Descriptors: Native Language, Positive Attitudes, Communication Skills, Language Variation