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Unit 1 Language and Learning Aims of the Unit -to understand the conceptions of language -to get to know the common views on language and language learning -to get to know the major learning theories and approaches -to know the qualities of a good language teacher I. Conceptions of Language 1. Language is a system of arbitrary, vocal symbols which permit all people in a given culture, or other people who have learned the system of that culture, to communicate or to interact. (Finocchiaro, 1964: 8) Finocchiaro, M. English as a Second Language: From Theory to Practice. New York: Simon and