Lightbown, Patsy, <br/><br/>
How languages are learned  [electronic resource] / 
Patsy M. Lightbown & Nina Spada. 
 - Fifth edition. 
 - 1 online resource (ix, 280 pages) :  illustrations (black and white) 
<br/><br/> This edition also issued in print: 2021.  Previous edition: 2013. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/> '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 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780194406307 (ePub ebook) :  No price 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Language acquisition.<br/>Children--Language.<br/>Language and languages--Study and teaching.<br/>Language.<br/>Language: reference & general<br/>English<br/>Language acquisition<br/>Language teaching theory & methods<br/>Language teaching & learning material & coursework