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Platt, John; Weber, Heidi – Language Learning and Communication, 1982
Discusses the distinctions between the acquisition of a second language and of a foreign language. Proposes a tridimensional model for all varietal manifestations of foreign, second, and native language acquisition. Describes Singapore English and the English used by a group of Chinese-medium educated Singaporeans in terms of the model. (EKN)
Descriptors: Creoles, English (Second Language), Language Acquisition, Language Proficiency
