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Usage and use
The distinction between language use and language usage was first made by Widdowson. He coined the term usage for language which conformed to pre-established paradigms of language. Usage is independent of context, and is related to language correctness.
In contrast, use has to do with the speaker’s intention in producing a particular sentence. For example, the sentence “I don’t know what you mean”, said in a particular context, may imply a request for clarification; the same sentence, said in a different way and in a different context, may be an expression of disbelief.
Most sentences in textbooks and in grammar practices are well-formed sentences. However, can you think of a real-life situation in which a sentence such as “This is my hand” is pronounced?
LEWIS, Michael. The lexical approach. Heinle Cengage, 2010. Adaptado.
Em muitos contextos da escola brasileira permanece forte a herança da tradição estruturalista, focada em usage. Pense em um professor brasileiro formado dentro de tal tradição que, percebendo seus limites para desenvolver a capacidade de o estudante interagir no mundo por meio da língua inglesa, começa a preparar suas aulas sob a ótica de uma abordagem centrada em use. Esse professor, ao final de uma atividade em classe, perguntar-se-ia em primeiro lugar se, em sua aula,
Usage and use
The distinction between language use and language usage was first made by Widdowson. He coined the term usage for language which conformed to pre-established paradigms of language. Usage is independent of context, and is related to language correctness.
In contrast, use has to do with the speaker’s intention in producing a particular sentence. For example, the sentence “I don’t know what you mean”, said in a particular context, may imply a request for clarification; the same sentence, said in a different way and in a different context, may be an expression of disbelief.
Most sentences in textbooks and in grammar practices are well-formed sentences. However, can you think of a real-life situation in which a sentence such as “This is my hand” is pronounced?
LEWIS, Michael. The lexical approach. Heinle Cengage, 2010. Adaptado.
Em muitos contextos da escola brasileira permanece forte a herança da tradição estruturalista, focada em usage. Pense em um professor brasileiro formado dentro de tal tradição que, percebendo seus limites para desenvolver a capacidade de o estudante interagir no mundo por meio da língua inglesa, começa a preparar suas aulas sob a ótica de uma abordagem centrada em use. Esse professor, ao final de uma atividade em classe, perguntar-se-ia em primeiro lugar se, em sua aula,
