How Languages are Learned
How Languages are Learned
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This prize-winning, readable introduction to research in language acquisition is recommended reading for second language teachers worldwide.
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How Languages are Learned by Patsy M Lightbown
Now in its 4th edition, How Languages are Learned is highly valued for the way it relates language acquisition theory to classroom teaching and learning and draws practical implications from the research for the language classroom. How Languages are Learned is widely used as a reference book on teacher training courses, and for new and experienced practising teachers.
How Languages Are Learned, 4th ednP. Lightbown & N. Spada. (2013) Oxford U. Press. ISBN 978-0-19-454126-8; 256pp+. This edition of the standard introductory work on this subject is over 20 pp. longer than the 3rd edition. A strong feature of this admirable book is its concise, clear summaries of important research findings. The chapters are; Language learning in early childhood, Second language learning (SLL), Individual differences in SLL, Explaining SLL, Observing learning and teaching in the SL classroom, SLL in the classroom, and Popular ideas about language learning revisited. Extra activities, study questions, and videos are available online at www.oup.com/elt/teacher/hlal * The Teacher Trainer Journal, Vol 29/3 *
Author Patsy M. Lightbown is Distinguished Professor Emerita of Applied Linguistics at Concordia University, Montreal. She is co-author of the award-winning How Languages are Learned, now in its fourth edition.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780194541268 |
| ISBN 10 | 0194541266 |
| Title | How Languages are Learned |
| Author | Patsy M Lightbown |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2013-01-24 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Prizes | Winner of English-Speaking Union's Duke of Edinburgh Book Prize 1993. |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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