How Languages are Learned

Spada, Nina; Lightbown, Patsy M.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0194541266 ISBN 13 : 9780194541268

Editeur : OUP Oxford, 2013

A thoroughly updated edition of this prize-winning, readable introduction to the main theories of first and second language acquisition. This book introduces you to some of the language acquisition research that will help you not just to evaluate existing materials, but also to adapt and use them in a way that fits what we currently understand about how languages are learned. -Content including ne...

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Unlike many introductions to the field of language acquisition research, How Languages are Learned does not assume that you are already familiar with research methods or theories. Its clear, readable style and absence of unnecessary technical jargon has helped to make it a standard text for trainee teachers throughout the world.There are evaluations and case studies throughout the book so that you can see a practical context for the research ideas you are reading about. Many of these examples are taken directly from real first and second language classrooms. The new Activities feature provides opportunities for you to think through the research being discussed. Each chapter ends with Questions for Reflection which draw on your experiences of language learning and teaching and your critical thinking skills to revise the chapter content.Reference to language acquisition research has been updated throughout the chapters and suggestions for further reading.< (2013-03-27)

Quatrième de couverture :

This prize-winning, readable introduction to research in language acquisition is recommended reading for second language teachers worldwide.