Pro(re)gressive and re(pro)gressive tendencies in language fossilization

Abstract

Fossilization, being, among other things, defined as a propensity for language behaviours lacking appropriate forms and features, takes on different forms and tendencies alone. The very tendencies are generated by many factors, age and proficiency level being the most prominent and influential ones. In view of the influence the above-mentioned exert on fossilization as such, the article attempts to outline the patterns of fossilization (non)-development with respect to the adult language learners and users at the advanced level.