Key Topics in Second Language Acquisition /

Key Topics in Second Language Acquisition / / Vivian Cook, David Singleton.

This textbook offers an introductory overview of eight hotly-debated topics in second language acquisition research. It offers a glimpse of how SLA researchers have tried to answer common questions about second language acquisition rather than being a comprehensive introduction to SLA research. Each...

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Superior document:Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter MultiLingual Matters Backlist eBook-Package 2000-2015
VerfasserIn:
Cook, Vivian,
Singleton, David,
MitwirkendeR:
Cook, Vivian,
Singleton, David,
Place / Publishing House:Bristol ;, Blue Ridge Summit : : Multilingual Matters, , [2014]
©2014
Year of Publication:2014
Language:English
Series:MM Textbooks
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Physical Description:1 online resource (168 p.)
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Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • List of Boxes
  • Introduction
  • Topic 1: How Do Different Languages Connect in Our Minds?
  • Topic 2: Is There a Best Age for Learning a Second Language?
  • Topic 3: How Do People Acquire the Words of a Second Language?
  • Topic 4: How Important is Grammar in Acquiring and Using a Second Language?
  • Topic 5: How Do People Learn to Write in a Second Language?
  • Topic 6: How Do Attitude and Motivation Help in Learning a Second Language?
  • Topic 7: How Useful is Second Language Acquisition Research for Language Teaching?
  • Topic 8: What are the Goals of Language Teaching?
  • Epilogue
  • Key Topics Glossary
  • Index

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