Category: Applied Linguistics for Language Education
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What is applied linguistics?
Despite claims that language teachers do not need to know much theory, applied linguistics remains an important part of language teacher education. Here’s why.
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Is there a talent for language learning?
This post discusses Language Learning Aptitude, a psycholinguistics construct which refers to a ‘talent’ for learning foreign languages effortlessly.
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“Is English a foreign language” in Greece?
English is often considered a foreign language in Greece, but this distinction may need rethinking in a globalized world. The role of English in Greek society blurs the line between foreign and second language education, influencing curriculum design and teacher education. The prominence of English in daily communication and branding implies a need for a…