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Publication details [#46084]

Singleton, David and Larissa Aronin. 2007. Multiple Language Learning in the Light of the Theory of Affordances. Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching 1 (1) : 83–96.

Publication type

Article in journal

Publication language

English

Keywords

language acquisition | language awareness | language use | monolingualism | multilingualism

Place, Publisher

Multilingual Matters

Annotation

This article uses Gibson's affordances theory to present a particular approach to multiple language acquisition. It is suggested that multilingual learners' experiential profile leaves them in very favourable conditions for developing awareness of the social and cognitive feasabilities offered by their special situation.