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Cross-linguistic influence and the MGM

 | Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Germany
Published online: 4 December 2020
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https://doi.org/10.1075/ld.00075.gre
Abstract
Language learning is an interactive, social effort and the role of grammar is no longer focused. Nowadays we consider most language learners to be pluricultural beings aiming at communicative language competence (cf. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, teaching, assessment (CEFR). 2018. Companion Volume with new descriptors Council of Europe. [URL]. Accessed on June 9, 2020.) in another language. The role of grammar, thus, plays a subordinate role. Authentic language usage requires the analysis of authentic dialogues (via the Mixed Game Model, MGM) and awareness-raising regarding the phenomenon of language transfer (via Crosslinguistic-influence approaches). These two approaches will be merged within the article – addressed to linguists as well as language teachers.
Article outline
  • 1.Introduction
  • 2.The Mixed Game Model
  • 3.Language transfer – Crosslinguistic influence
  • 4.CLI and the MGM
  • Notes
  • References
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