Frames, Footing, and Teacher-Initiated Questions: An Analysis of a Beginning French Class for Adults

Unlike children learning to speak, adults come to the language-learning process with years of life experience. They may be beginners in a new language, but they are not beginners in their own lives. Yet, some of the most common types of teacher/student exchanges, especially those that follow a teach...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sarah Creider
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Columbia University Libraries 2009-12-01
Series:Studies in Applied Linguistics & TESOL
Online Access:https://journals.library.columbia.edu/index.php/SALT/article/view/1461