CORRECTING INERT KNOWLEDGE PROBLEMS IN SECOND/FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING – International Journal of Research in Education Humanities and Commerce

CORRECTING INERT KNOWLEDGE PROBLEMS IN SECOND/FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING

Authors: Derrick Adjei Kankam & Emelia Boye

ABSTRACT

In language learning, a major challenge that hinders learners’ ability to reach their learning goals and use the target language in real-world communication is the presence of the inert knowledge problem. This paper, therefore, explores the nature of the inert knowledge problem and proposes strategies to address and correct it in the context of language learning.

Keywords: Inert knowledge, second/foreign language, target language, context

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