Question

In language acquisition, what is "interlanguage"?

• A. The language used by learners that mixes elements of their native language and the target language
• B. A universal language used by all language learners
• C. The final stage of language learning
• D. The influence of a second language on the first language

Answer 1

Answer:

A. The language used by learners that mixes elements of their native language and the target language

Interlanguage refers to the unique, evolving language system that language learners create, which combines aspects of their native language and the target language.