How languages are learned [electronic resource] / Patsy M. Lightbown & Nina Spada.

By: Contributor(s): Publisher: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2021Edition: Fifth editionDescription: 1 online resource (ix, 280 pages) : illustrations (black and white)Content type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9780194406307 (ePub ebook) :
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Print version :: No titleDDC classification:
  • 23
LOC classification:
  • P118.2 .L54 2021
Online resources: Summary: 'How Languages Are Learned' provides a readable introduction to the main theories of first and second language acquisition, relating them to approaches to classroom methodology and practice. Now in its fifth edition, the award-winning How Languages areLearned has established itself as an indispensable introductionto research in language acquisition and its relationship withclassroom practice. Patsy Lightbown and Nina Spada haveworked for over four decades in second language research andeducation. They are highly respected worldwide for makingtheory and research about language learning accessible andrelevant to classroom teaching. This widely acclaimed bookremains essential reading for second language teachers. Updated content highlights the latest research into secondlanguage learning and its relevance to classroom practice Activities and questions for reflection personalize content andsupport critical thinking Chapter summaries, discussion questions, weblinks andsupplementary activities are available online atwww.oup.com/elt/teacher/hlal
List(s) this item appears in: PSET: English, ESOL & Literacy Theories and Frameworks | BASMLE L6: Developing Numeracy and Literacy for all
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This edition also issued in print: 2021.

Previous edition: 2013.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

'How Languages Are Learned' provides a readable introduction to the main theories of first and second language acquisition, relating them to approaches to classroom methodology and practice. Now in its fifth edition, the award-winning How Languages areLearned has established itself as an indispensable introductionto research in language acquisition and its relationship withclassroom practice. Patsy Lightbown and Nina Spada haveworked for over four decades in second language research andeducation. They are highly respected worldwide for makingtheory and research about language learning accessible andrelevant to classroom teaching. This widely acclaimed bookremains essential reading for second language teachers. Updated content highlights the latest research into secondlanguage learning and its relevance to classroom practice Activities and questions for reflection personalize content andsupport critical thinking Chapter summaries, discussion questions, weblinks andsupplementary activities are available online atwww.oup.com/elt/teacher/hlal

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