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Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Contents vii
- Figures and Tables ix
- Transcription Conventions xi
- Acknowledgements xiii
- Contributors xv
- Introduction xix
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Part 1: Setting the Scene: Many Cultures, Many Opportunities
- 1. The Immigrant Potential: Multiculturalism, Language Skills and Community Resources 3
- 2. Contemporary Intergenerational Relationships 25
- 3. Community Resources on our Doorstep: Language Learning in Action 37
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Part 2: Constructing Identity: The Self-Presentation of Older Native Speakers
- 4. Taking a Stance: Older Native Speakers with Young Language Learners 51
- 5. The Migration Experience and the Ethos of Self 66
- 6. ‘Who Are We?’ Self-Referencing in Chin ese and German Conversations Using the First Person Plural 85
- 7. Creating, Maintaining and Challen ging Rapport Across Languages and Age Groups 110
- 8. ‘I feel very happy that I can contribute to society’: Exploring the Value of the Project for Older People 149
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Part 3: Situated Learning: Enhancing the Opportunities for L2 Students
- 9. Gaining L2 Self-Confidence in Conversations with Native Speakers 171
- 10. Developing Interactional Competence in Dyadic Conversations: Cross-language Evidence 187
- 11. An Innovative Model for Second Language Learning and Social Inclusion 226
- Index 239
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Contents vii
- Figures and Tables ix
- Transcription Conventions xi
- Acknowledgements xiii
- Contributors xv
- Introduction xix
-
Part 1: Setting the Scene: Many Cultures, Many Opportunities
- 1. The Immigrant Potential: Multiculturalism, Language Skills and Community Resources 3
- 2. Contemporary Intergenerational Relationships 25
- 3. Community Resources on our Doorstep: Language Learning in Action 37
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Part 2: Constructing Identity: The Self-Presentation of Older Native Speakers
- 4. Taking a Stance: Older Native Speakers with Young Language Learners 51
- 5. The Migration Experience and the Ethos of Self 66
- 6. ‘Who Are We?’ Self-Referencing in Chin ese and German Conversations Using the First Person Plural 85
- 7. Creating, Maintaining and Challen ging Rapport Across Languages and Age Groups 110
- 8. ‘I feel very happy that I can contribute to society’: Exploring the Value of the Project for Older People 149
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Part 3: Situated Learning: Enhancing the Opportunities for L2 Students
- 9. Gaining L2 Self-Confidence in Conversations with Native Speakers 171
- 10. Developing Interactional Competence in Dyadic Conversations: Cross-language Evidence 187
- 11. An Innovative Model for Second Language Learning and Social Inclusion 226
- Index 239