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How Languages Are Learned (Oxford Handbooks for Language Teachers)

By Patsy M. Lightbown , Nina Spada

Book information

Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Year
2006
ISBN
0194422240, 9780194422246
Open Library ID
OL22734655M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
15 MB (15726029 bytes)
Edition
3rd
Pages
242\242
Time added
2012-03-10 16:00:00

Description

This thoroughly updated third edition presents the main theories of language acquisition, considering their bearing on language teaching. It discusses the effects of factors such as intelligence, personality, and age. It helps teachers assess the merits of different methods and textbooks.This new edition includes more information on theories of first language acquisition and early bilingualism, and the affects of motivation and style.

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