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Japan "a world of difference" |
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Japan "a world of difference" |
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But this is certainly not the case with regard to accuracy in usage. The ability of learners to acquire appropriate or socially acceptable American conversational usage (or usage in any language for that matter) does not depend solely on their knowledge of the linguistic system or target culture; it also depends on the capacity of the textbook format to communicate visual and linguistic information clearly and coherently. |
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This is significant because the details of a conversational setting, such as the situation, topic, social relationships, age, gender, gestures, facial expressions, and attitudes have a profound and decisive influence on the language needed in a given situation. |
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