Interlanguage

5.2 | The theoretical basis of second language learning

5.2.2. INTERLANGUAGE

Predictable path

Overgeneralisation

Interlanguage contains features from the frst language and the target language.

It refers to the individual mental grammar of each language learner of a second language.

Learners are involved in a continual process of hypothesis formulation and testing.

- Interlanguage is psychological structure within the learner´s mind contrains the development of the target language,

- A predictable path is defined in an a priori manner by the learner´s current level of processing.

- Rule-governed-overuse: a concept is overgeneralised at any situation.

- They are a typical feature of interlanguage and its development.

- Learners create a new form with both language.

Reference: Surkam,C.,&Viebrock,B. (2008). Teaching English as a foreign language: An introduction. HeidelbergJ.B. Metzler Verlag.

Name: Nelly Chacua