How Do You Spell INTERLANGUAGE?

Pronunciation: [ˌɪntəlˈaŋɡwɪd͡ʒ] (IPA)

Interlanguage is a term used in linguistics to describe the language that a learner of a second language speaks while in the process of learning it. The spelling of this word can be broken down into its phonetic components: /ˈɪntərlæŋɡwɪdʒ/. The initial syllable, "inter," is pronounced with a stress on the first syllable and a schwa sound in the second. The second syllable, "lan," contains the /æ/ vowel sound followed by a /ŋ/ consonant sound. The final syllable, "guage," is spelled with a "dʒ" but pronounced with a "gw" sound.

INTERLANGUAGE Meaning and Definition

  1. Interlanguage refers to a linguistic state or system that arises during the process of second language acquisition. It is a transitional system of communication that emerges when a learner of a second language attempts to communicate in that language, but still carries features from their native language or previous language(s) learned. This intermediate linguistic system serves as a bridge or connection between the learner's native language and the target language they are acquiring.

    Interlanguage is influenced by several factors, including the learner's first language, the second language being learned, and the learner's exposure to and interaction with the target language. During interlanguage development, learners may produce language forms that deviate from either the native language or the target language. These deviations can take the form of grammar, vocabulary choice, pronunciation, and even cultural conventions.

    While interlanguage is often characterized by errors and simplifications due to the learner's limited linguistic knowledge, it is considered a natural and necessary part of the language learning journey. As learners progress through different stages of second language acquisition, their interlanguage gradually approximates the native-like competence in the target language.

    Researchers and language educators often analyze interlanguage to gain insights into the patterns and strategies employed by language learners. Understanding interlanguage can aid in the development of effective teaching methods and materials to support learners in their journey towards achieving fluency and proficiency in the target language.

Common Misspellings for INTERLANGUAGE

  • unterlanguage
  • jnterlanguage
  • knterlanguage
  • onterlanguage
  • 9nterlanguage
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  • imterlanguage
  • ijterlanguage
  • ihterlanguage
  • inrerlanguage
  • inferlanguage
  • ingerlanguage
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  • in6erlanguage
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  • intwrlanguage
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  • intdrlanguage
  • interlanguge
  • interlanguae
  • interlangugae
  • Interlanguague

Etymology of INTERLANGUAGE

The term "interlanguage" was coined by the linguist Larry Selinker in 1972. It is formed by combining the prefix "inter-", which means between or among, and the word "language". The prefix "inter-" indicates the idea of something occurring between or among different languages. The concept of interlanguage refers to the language system developed by second language learners as they progress and gradually approach proficiency in the target language.

Similar spelling words for INTERLANGUAGE

Plural form of INTERLANGUAGE is INTERLANGUAGES

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