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Technological University Dublin

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2007

Communicative competence

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Shared And Mutual Knowledge In Language Learning, Marty Meinardi Jan 2007

Shared And Mutual Knowledge In Language Learning, Marty Meinardi

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This article discusses the matter of shared knowledge from the perspective of the different deictic centres of understanding. Difficulties, which may result from a possible lack of a shared knowledge between NSs and NNSs due to differences in language experiences and personal backgrounds, are identified.