Language is a form of social behaviour; it is communication, and communication occurs between and among people. Learning a language thus involves other people, and appropriate social strategies are very important in this process.

Three sets of social strategies, each set comprising two specific strategies, are included here.

1.Asking questions: This set of strategies involves asking someone, possibly a teacher or native speaker or even a more proficient fellow learner, for clarification, verification or correction.

 

Asking for clarification or verification
Asking for correction

2.Cooperating with others: This set of two strategies involves interacting with one or more people to improve language skills. These strategies are the basis of cooperative language learning, which not only increases learners’ language performance but also enhances self-worth and social acceptance:

 

Cooperating with peers
Cooperating with proficient users of the new language

3.Empathizing with others: Empathy can be Developer more easily when language learners use these two strategies:

 

Developing cultural understanding
Becoming aware of others’ thoughts and feelings