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In this introductory chapter, the concept of extramural English (EE) is introduced, and so is our model of L2 English learning. The concept was first proposed in 2009 (Sundqvist, 2009) and relates to English learned outside of school. Extramural English is clearly defined and thoroughly elaborated on, and we suggest it be used as an umbrella term for a number of other terms currently employed in the broad field of second language acquisition. The theoretical model of L2 English learning is also clearly presented in this chapter, including a visual representation. The model builds on two crucial variables: the individual learner’s driving force and the physical location of the learner as learning occurs.
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Sundqvist, P., Sylvén, L.K. (2016). Introduction. In: Extramural English in Teaching and Learning. New Language Learning and Teaching Environments. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-46048-6_1
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