@article{jbp:/content/journals/10.1075/dujal.4.2.08kos, author = "Koster, Dietha Eugenie Simone", title = "A dynamic, usage-based approach to teaching L2 Dutch", journal= "Dutch Journal of Applied Linguistics", year = "2015", volume = "4", number = "2", pages = "257-264", doi = "https://doi.org/10.1075/dujal.4.2.08kos", url = "https://www.jbe-platform.com/content/journals/10.1075/dujal.4.2.08kos", publisher = "John Benjamins", issn = "2211-7245", type = "Journal Article", keywords = "L2 teaching", keywords = "usage-based linguistics", keywords = "motivation", keywords = "language proficiency", keywords = "authentic input", keywords = "Dynamic Systems Theory", abstract = "Language teaching follows trends in theory of second language development (SLD). In recent years, a dynamic, usage-based (DUB) approach to SLD has gotten theoretical foothold. With DUB principles in mind, a teaching program was developed for teaching Dutch as a second language (L2), where authentic input stood central. The program was based on a popular Dutch movie and has been applied in a foreign language context, working with advanced, German learners of L2 Dutch at the University of Münster (Germany). In an exploratory study, we examined what effect the program had on students´ motivation and general language proficiency. Results indicate that students appreciated the method in several ways (learning, motivation) and that they showed a significant increase in language proficiency. The aim of this report is to provide supported ideas for engaging and effective L2 teaching.", }