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Usage and use
The distinction between language use and language
usage was first made by Widdowson. He coined the term usage
for language which conformed to pre-established paradigms of
language. Usage is independent of context, and is related to
language correctness.
In contrast, use has to do with the speaker’s intention
in producing a particular sentence. For example, the sentence “I
don’t know what you mean”, said in a particular context, may
imply a request for clarification; the same sentence, said in a
different way and in a different context, may be an expression of
disbelief.
Most sentences in textbooks and in grammar practices
are well-formed sentences. However, can you think of a real-life
situation in which a sentence such as “This is my hand” is
pronounced?
LEWIS, Michael. The lexical approach. Heinle Cengage, 2010. Adaptado.
Em muitos contextos da escola brasileira permanece forte a
herança da tradição estruturalista, focada em usage. Pense em
um professor brasileiro formado dentro de tal tradição que,
percebendo seus limites para desenvolver a capacidade de o
estudante interagir no mundo por meio da língua inglesa, começa
a preparar suas aulas sob a ótica de uma abordagem centrada em
use. Esse professor, ao final de uma atividade em classe,
perguntar-se-ia em primeiro lugar se, em sua aula,