As self-access centres become increasingly social in function, the language of the interactions which take place in such language learning spaces (LLSs) and the guidelines or policies which guide their use have become increasingly important. Despite this, little research has been conducted into language policy. This preliminary study surveyed 50 self-access language learning practitioners in 30 institutions around the globe about their language policies and how they are received by different stakeholders, including learners. A range of approaches to language policy are in place, from strict policies that only permit the target language, to more flexible ones that allow or encourage learners' first languages. Around a third of institutions reported no official policy in place. The data reveals that LLSs with strict policies tend to be found more in EFL contexts, but the factors governing policy choice are complex and depend on local context. While support for all kinds of policies is present in the data set, there is a distinct trend towards flexibility and acknowledgement of the complexity of creating an environment which maximises learning opportunities for all users.

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非课堂语言学习空间中的语言政策

随着自助访问中心在功能上变得越来越社会化，在这种语言学习空间（LLS）中进行交互的语言以及指导其使用的指南或政策变得越来越重要。尽管如此，关于语言政策的研究很少。这项初步研究对全球30个机构的50名自助学习语言从业人员进行了调查，了解他们的语言政策以及不同利益相关者（包括学习者）如何接受他们的语言政策。语言政策的方法多种多样，从仅允许目标语言的严格政策到允许或鼓励学习者的母语的更灵活的政策。约有三分之一的机构报告说没有正式的政策。数据表明，在EFL语境中更容易发现具有严格政策的LLS，但是控制政策选择的因素很复杂，并且取决于当地语境。尽管在数据集中提供了对各种策略的支持，但存在明显的趋势，即灵活性和承认创建环境的复杂性，从而为所有用户提供最大的学习机会。