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Which term was introduced by Selinker in 1972 to describe the strategies learners use to overcome communication problems in second language acquisition?
Which term was introduced by Selinker in 1972 to describe the strategies learners use to overcome communication problems in second language acquisition?
Which of the following is NOT a communication strategy commonly used by second language learners to overcome communication problems?
Which of the following is NOT a communication strategy commonly used by second language learners to overcome communication problems?
Who linked communication strategies to her general theory of second-language acquisition in the 1980s?
Who linked communication strategies to her general theory of second-language acquisition in the 1980s?
Which of the following is NOT a communication strategy used by language learners?
Which of the following is NOT a communication strategy used by language learners?
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What is an example of a reductive strategy proposed by Kasper and Faerch?
What is an example of a reductive strategy proposed by Kasper and Faerch?
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What are the three components of communication strategies identified by researchers?
What are the three components of communication strategies identified by researchers?
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Why has research in communication strategies fallen out of favor as a research topic in second-language acquisition?
Why has research in communication strategies fallen out of favor as a research topic in second-language acquisition?
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______ are strategies that learners use to overcome communication problems in order to convey their intended meaning
______ are strategies that learners use to overcome communication problems in order to convey their intended meaning
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The term communication strategy was introduced by ______ in 1972
The term communication strategy was introduced by ______ in 1972
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The first systematic analysis of communication strategies was made by ______ in 1973
The first systematic analysis of communication strategies was made by ______ in 1973
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Ellen Bialystok linked communication strategies to her general theory of ______ acquisition
Ellen Bialystok linked communication strategies to her general theory of ______ acquisition
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Circumlocution refers to learners using different words or phrases to express their ______ meaning
Circumlocution refers to learners using different words or phrases to express their ______ meaning
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There has been relatively little research on the subject of communication strategies since the ______
There has been relatively little research on the subject of communication strategies since the ______
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Some researchers in second-language acquisition have proposed that communication strategies can be categorized into ______
Some researchers in second-language acquisition have proposed that communication strategies can be categorized into ______
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______ is NOT a comprehensive list of communication strategies agreed upon by researchers
______ is NOT a comprehensive list of communication strategies agreed upon by researchers
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In addition to second language learners, ______ also use communication strategies to overcome communication problems
In addition to second language learners, ______ also use communication strategies to overcome communication problems
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The boom in communication strategy scholarship came in the ______
The boom in communication strategy scholarship came in the ______
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Semantic avoidance is when learners may avoid a problematic word by using a different one, for example substituting the irregular verb make with the regular verb ______.
Semantic avoidance is when learners may avoid a problematic word by using a different one, for example substituting the irregular verb make with the regular verb ______.
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Language switch is when learners may insert a word from their ______ into a sentence, and hope that their interlocutor will understand.
Language switch is when learners may insert a word from their ______ into a sentence, and hope that their interlocutor will understand.
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The strategy of asking an interlocutor for the correct word or other help is a ______ strategy.
The strategy of asking an interlocutor for the correct word or other help is a ______ strategy.
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Non-verbal strategies can refer to strategies such as the use of gesture and ______ to augment or replace verbal communication.
Non-verbal strategies can refer to strategies such as the use of gesture and ______ to augment or replace verbal communication.
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Avoidance, which takes multiple forms, has been identified as a ______ strategy.
Avoidance, which takes multiple forms, has been identified as a ______ strategy.
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Learners of a second language may learn to avoid talking about topics for which they lack the necessary vocabulary or other language skills in the second ______.
Learners of a second language may learn to avoid talking about topics for which they lack the necessary vocabulary or other language skills in the second ______.
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Communication strategies were seen as belonging to the ______ phase according to Kasper and Faerch's model of speech production.
Communication strategies were seen as belonging to the ______ phase according to Kasper and Faerch's model of speech production.
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Researchers have identified three components of communication strategies: problematicity, consciousness, and ______.
Researchers have identified three components of communication strategies: problematicity, consciousness, and ______.
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Bialystok and other researchers have pointed out that communication strategies may be employed by language learners when there has been no ______ in communications.
Bialystok and other researchers have pointed out that communication strategies may be employed by language learners when there has been no ______ in communications.
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Kasper and Faerch also pointed to the possibility of using a reductive strategy such as switching to a completely different ______.
Kasper and Faerch also pointed to the possibility of using a reductive strategy such as switching to a completely different ______.
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Study Notes
Communication Strategies in Second Language Acquisition
- The term "communication strategy" was introduced by Selinker in 1972 to describe the strategies learners use to overcome communication problems in second language acquisition.
- Communication strategies refer to strategies that learners use to overcome communication problems in order to convey their intended meaning.
Researchers and Their Contributions
- The first systematic analysis of communication strategies was made by Faerch in 1973.
- Ellen Bialystok linked communication strategies to her general theory of second-language acquisition in the 1980s.
Types of Communication Strategies
- Circumlocution refers to learners using different words or phrases to express their intended meaning.
- Semantic avoidance is when learners may avoid a problematic word by using a different one, for example substituting the irregular verb make with the regular verb do.
- Language switch is when learners may insert a word from their native language into a sentence, and hope that their interlocutor will understand.
- The strategy of asking an interlocutor for the correct word or other help is a compensatory strategy.
- Non-verbal strategies can refer to strategies such as the use of gesture and mime to augment or replace verbal communication.
- Avoidance, which takes multiple forms, has been identified as a restrictive strategy.
Characteristics of Communication Strategies
- Researchers have identified three components of communication strategies: problematicity, consciousness, and intentionality.
- Communication strategies were seen as belonging to the conceptualization phase according to Kasper and Faerch's model of speech production.
Usage of Communication Strategies
- Learners of a second language may learn to avoid talking about topics for which they lack the necessary vocabulary or other language skills in the second language.
- Communication strategies may be employed by language learners when there has been no breakdown in communications.
- Kasper and Faerch also pointed to the possibility of using a reductive strategy such as switching to a completely different language.
Current State of Research
- Research in communication strategies has fallen out of favor as a research topic in second-language acquisition.
- There has been relatively little research on the subject of communication strategies since the 1990s.
- The boom in communication strategy scholarship came in the 1980s.
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Test your knowledge on communication strategies in second language learning with this quiz. Explore the different types of strategies used to overcome communication barriers, including paraphrasing and word substitution. This quiz will help you understand how to effectively convey your message in a second language.
