Second Language Learning and Language Teaching - Softcover

Cook, Vivian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340652020 ISBN 13: 9780340652022

Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers, 1996

Synopsis

How do people learn languages? Vivian Cook's highly successful text has proved immensely valuable to teachers as an introduction to aspects of second language acquisition research where it relates to practical language teaching and the classroom. This new, enlarged edition has been thoroughly updated in the light of new research. The author lays greater emphasis on the implications of SLA research for the classroom and a wider range of research is taken into account. There are exercises and expanded sections at chapter ends offering practical help and tips for teachers approaching second language acquisition for the first time.

About this title

About the Author

Vivian Cook, Professor of Applied Linguistics, University of Newcastle, UK

Review

"This much needed book will be an excellent text for courses in Language Acquisition within second language teacher education programs. There is a wealth of new knowledge, new vocabulary, and new perspectives which not only contribute to specialized aspects of teacher training but will enrich students" general education as well"--Patsy Lightbrown, Professor of Applied Linguistics, Concordia University

"Vivian Cook aims to provide a book which is not too academic, and which is relevant to the classroom teacher; he has succeeded admirably. And although intended for teachers, this book should also prove interesting to anyone who has ever themselves attempted to learn a foreign language."--Language International

Edition details

• Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0340652020
• ISBN 13: 9780340652022
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 240