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Peer reviewedLakoff, Robin – Language Learning, 1975
The discoveries of theoretical linguistics could aid teachers in explaining such usages as "well,""sort of," sex link uses, and forms marking levels of politeness. Conversely, there is much about second language learning that theoretical linguistics could learn from applied linguistics. (Author/KM)
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Communication (Thought Transfer), Cultural Differences, Language Instruction
