Concept-based Language Instruction: Usage-based Linguistics and Sociocultural Theory in Teaching Japanese

This volume showcases how concept-based language instruction (C-BLI) can be effectively integrated into foreign language instruction.

C-BLI is grounded in the relationship between theory, research, and practice, incorporating visual aids called SCOBAs (schemas for a complete orientating basis of action) designed to teach accurate scientific concepts. SCOBAs materialize L2 usage-based linguistic and cultural concepts to create tools that promote conceptual understanding and internalization. T...