Interlanguage Hypothesis

The Interlanguage Hypothesis is a theoretical construct in second language acquisition research that posits learners develop a systematic, dynamic linguistic system intermediate between their native and target languages, characterized by rule-governed competence that evolves through stages toward nativelike proficiency.

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2017–2026

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Variants

Interlanguage Theory

Authors

258

  1. ET
    Elaine Tarone

    University of Minnesota, United States

    10 publications · 1.3K citations

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  2. LS
    Larry Selinker

    University of Michigan, United States

    8 publications · 450 citations

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  3. FR
    Fred R. Eckman

    University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, United States

    8 publications · 853 citations

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  4. LD
    Laurent Dekydtspotter

    Indiana University, United States

    5 publications · 289 citations

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  5. BD
    Bonnie D. Schwartz

    Durham University, United Kingdom

    4 publications · 2.3K citations

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  1. Studies in Second Language Acquisition

    SSLA · 19 publications · 2.9K citations

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  2. Language Learning

    18 publications · 2.7K citations

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  3. Second language Research

    20 publications · 3K citations

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  4. Modern Language Journal

    MLJ · 10 publications · 1.6K citations

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  5. System

    8 publications · 575 citations

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