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What is the function of a library language?
A library language functions primarily as a tool for further learning through reading, especially in fields where books are not commonly published in the learners' native tongue.
What is the distinction between a second language and a foreign language?
A second language is an official or societally dominant language needed for education and employment, while a foreign language is not widely used in the learners' immediate social context.
Define an auxiliary language.
An auxiliary language is one that learners need to know for official functions in their immediate political setting or for wider communication beyond their first language.
What are 'languages for specific purposes'?
'Languages for specific purposes' are designated languages for narrow, occupation-specific uses, such as French for Hotel Management or English for Aviation Technology.
How does a foreign language differ from an auxiliary language?
A foreign language is not widely used in the learners' social context, while an auxiliary language is needed for official functions or wider communication beyond their first language.
Test your understanding of the distinctions commonly made in the literature between second language and foreign language. Explore the differences in terms of societal importance, acquisition, and social context.
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