Communicating through Vague Language: A Comparative Study of L1 and L2 Speakers

Communicating through Vague Language: A Comparative Study of L1 and L2 Speakers

1st ed. 2015

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Publisher's Synopsis

This book is a comparative study of vague language based on naturally occurring data of L1 and L2 speakers in academic settings. It explores how L2 learners have diverse and culturally specific needs for vague language compared with L1s, and are generally vaguer.

Book information

ISBN: 9781137486370
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Pub date:
Edition: 1st ed. 2015
DEWEY: 401.43
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 213
Weight: 412g
Height: 146mm
Width: 223mm
Spine width: 20mm