Lessons from Good Language Learners
Overview
Lessons from Good Language Learners provides a reference base, addresses theoretical issues and considers pedagogical implications. It identifies gaps in our current understanding and suggests useful research initiatives and it considers how all of this relates to successful language learning by unique individuals in a variety of situations. The book is divided into 2 sections: the first deals with learner variables and has chapters on such topics as age, culture, motivation, personality and aptitude. The second covers learning variables such as vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, reading and listening. The writers include many well-established names such as Anna Chamot, Paul Nation and Andrew Cohen as well as some of the best representatives of the new generation of applied linguists.
Customers Also Bought
Details
- ISBN-13: 9780521718141
- ISBN-10: 0521718147
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Publish Date: April 2008
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.05 pounds
- Page Count: 338
Related Categories
