Interlanguage

Interlanguage

1. It is an initial state of the target language

   • It contains features from
     • Features form the target language
   • The first language of the learner

2. Selinker (1972) describes

   • The state of the language that has not yet been fully developed by a learner.
     • It refers to the individual mental grammar.
       • It is yet rule-governed and therefore it is predictable.

3. What is it?

4. Interlanguage developed

   • In contrast to the first language, there isn't a guarantee that the second language learners will reach a target-like command of the L2.
     • The learners are involved in a continual process.
       • L2 items are constructed through analy with items and rules.
         • It can be subconsciously with the processing of feedback and how it can have changes in IL.

5. Predictable path

   • Long (2003) states
     • The interlanguage draws from the thought that psychological structures within the learner’s mind constrain the development of the target language.
       • It follows a predictable path
         • Any correction of non-target-like interlanguage structures is in vain

6. Overgeneralisation

   • Interlanguage structures are rule-governed
     • In some cases, interlanguage structure can be modified or adapted with their native language with the L2.
   • These are a typical feature of interlanguage and its development.
   • It means overuse of grammar ruler applying into a context.