This article focuses on the construct of linguistic risk-taking and outlines a new pedagogical initiative implemented at a Canadian bilingual postsecondary institution. The Linguistic Risk-Taking Initiative aims at encouraging language learners to target specific challenges and seek opportunities to practice their second official language (French or English) in authentic contexts beyond the language learning classroom. Using the lens of participatory action research, the article reports on how a Linguistic Risk-Taking Passport is used to support language learners’ autonomous language practice in combination with metacognitive awareness activities and goal setting. A teacher's reflections and surveys with 296 student participants over five semesters indicate that linguistic risk-taking offers promise both in terms of innovative and engaging pedagogical practices and in terms of language teaching research.

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第二语言学习中的语言冒险：加拿大双语机构的法语案例

本文侧重于语言冒险的构建，并概述了在加拿大双语高等教育机构实施的一项新的教学计划。语言冒险倡议旨在鼓励语言学习者针对特定挑战，并寻求机会在语言学习课堂之外的真实环境中练习他们的第二官方语言（法语或英语）。使用参与式行动研究的镜头，文章报告了如何使用语言冒险护照结合元认知意识活动和目标设定来支持语言学习者的自主语言练习。一位老师'