NetNews Usenet Archive 1993 #3/NN_1993_3.iso/spool/bit/listserv/slartl/1308

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Date:         Fri, 22 Jan 1993 00:33:28 -0700
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Subject:      Re: Teaching Languages with NEWS
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I enjoyed reading your article.  It is true that even when the interactive
context of a classroom enhances some communicative needs, meaningful linguistic
exchanges and subtantial language development, the instructional context is
still  limited in the range of genuine sociolinguistic situations it
can provide.  Plus, recent studies (Ellis, 1992) have shown that interlanguage
input is not ideal for language acquisition because it lacks quality: the
danger of language fossilization has been underlined because transferred
language patterns are used across students sharing the same native language.
Using international electronic networks allows access to native speakers, and
also gives access to quality input as well as to  a sociolinguistic reality
that  a classroom cannot offer.  Using NEWS could be an efficient way to
overcome the limitations of the instructional environment, as you very well
point out.  Your article offers very interesting insights!...  I am looking
forward to further reactions!!!....

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     Lydie Meunier-Cinko
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