Abstract
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.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Modern English teacher |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2007 |
Keywords
- shared knowledge
- deictic centres
- NSs
- NNSs
- language experiences
- personal backgrounds