Episode 1 - Interlanguage by Tarone - Cinthya Granados

The podcast summary discusses the concept of interlanguage in second language acquisition. It explains how interlanguage is the linguistic system evident when an adult second language learner attempts to express meanings in the language being learned. The process of interlanguage involves five linguistic processes: native language transfer, over-generalization of target language rules, transfer of training, strategy of communication, and extravagance of learning. These processes shape learners' interlanguage systems and play a crucial role in language acquisition. The article expands on the research done on interlanguage, including its impact on phonology, morphology, syntax, and lexics. It also highlights the importance of incorporating this topic in educational activities for students. Hello, hello, everyone, and thanks for joining me this first time with a new introductory podcast summary. I'm Cinthya Granados, and the main topic for today will be the Intel Language by Elaine Tyrone. I will explain what it's about from her article that describes the meaning of the interaction between a system language acquisition and how it works. First of all, she mentions that the term interlanguage was introduced by the American linguist Larry Selinker to refer to the linguistic system evident when an adult second language learner attempts to express meanings in the language being learned. In this case, the notion of the concept of interlanguage has played a significant role in second language acquisition research and continues to shape the skills theory and its challenges. It can be believed this theory only applies strictly to adult second language learners, but also can apply to any age that comes from a language acquisition, not necessarily during a language learning, but of course, this means there will be different challenges that go in phase depending on their skills. She mentions as well how this process can work with the five linguistic processes that shape interlanguage. Native language transfer, over-generalization of target language rules, transfer of training, extravagance of communication, and extravagance of learning. Native language transfer is the main process in shaping learner language as it involves learners making interlingual identifications by perceiving certain units as the same in their native language, idiomatic language, and target language. This process is a paradox in second language acquisition as traditional linguistic frameworks are based on monolingual assumptions. Over-generalization of target language rules is another psycholinguistic process of serving child language acquisition. Learners show evidence of mastering a general rule but not yet know all sections to the rule. This process is similar to that employed by first language learners. Interlingual transfer of training occurs when second language learners apply rules learned from instructional textbooks, sometimes leading to errors. A strategy of communication are used by the learner to resolve communication problems when the interlanguage system is unequal to the task. In summary, the five psycholinguistic processes that shape interlanguage include native language transfer, over-generalization of target language rules, transfer of training, strategy of communication, and of learning. These processes play a crucial role in shaping learners' interlanguage systems and understanding the complex interplay between language acquisition and learning. Research on interlanguage has explained or expanded beyond phonology, morphology, syntax, and lexics to include psycholinguistic aspects of communicative competence. It includes comparative studies on learners' speech acts across three linguistic systems. The interlanguage hypothesis or theory ignites second language acquisition research and remains a productive framework with its original research questions remaining central and interesting. Well, we finish by mentioning that this article is interesting to read because we can see beyond the basic theory about the language around the world and how it works and think about it. As a teacher or a future master in education, how can you introduce this topic based on the activities of your students? Thanks for listening to this podcast about interlanguage and its functions. One more time, I'm Cinthya Granados and enjoy your week. Bye bye.