Language Awareness

Referred to as the language of learning, and it refers to how we use words in our learning materials

The totality of metacognitive skills needed to allow reflecting on language as an object, and the monitoring of one's own language use and that of others.

Contributions

Better understanding

Appreciation of the language

Correct use of the language

Positive attitude

Role in education

As explicit knowledge about language in the process of language learning

As explicit knowledge about language plays in language teaching and how such knowledge can best be mediated by teachers

To encourage the establishment of bridges between the language sciences and other disciplines within or outside educational context.

Domains

Affective

Social

Power

Cognitive

Performance

Activities

Open discussion

Synonyms and expressions

Social register