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Foreign Language is Learned Instead of being Taught

Yanhong Zheng

Abstract


Foreign language (FL) learning and teaching have been investigated in large since the last century, wherein the majority of scholars are concerned with such issues as how learners master a foreign language, what specific elements influence the learning process, or what kinds of pedagogics greatly facilitate FL attainment, etc. This article, nevertheless, focuses on the efficacy of formal instruction or teaching in FL learning based on some strong evidences and findings. By exploring the matter, it is hoped that the mechanism of FL learning can be better interpreted and applied into future studies and practices.

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Foreign Language; Foreign Language Learning; Foreign Language Teaching; Efficacy

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18686/ahe.v5i11.4246

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