Overview
Applied linguistics is an interdisciplinary field of study that combines linguistics with other related fields including psychology, sociology, anthropology, and education. It is used to help understand how languages are used and acquired in different contexts, and the implications of these understandings for language education, communication, and policy. Applied linguistics is particularly important in the age of globalization, as it helps us understand how language is used in different contexts and cultures. It is also an important tool for formulating language policies in education and other domains, as well as for developing language-teaching materials.