Language Learning Later Life (31 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Language Learning Later in Life explores how acquiring a new language can promote healthy aging. Authored by leading experts in applied linguistics, education, and aging studies, this comprehensive volume investigates the profound cognitive and psychosocial benefits of language learning for older adults, set against the urgent realities of a rapidly aging global population. Through a blend of empirical research, qualitative analyses, and compelling case studies, the book reveals how language learning can stimulate memory, enhance cognitive function, and foster motivation and resilience. It also delves into the social rewards of language acquisition, from increased participation and intercultural engagement to combating loneliness and reducing isolation. Addressing critical challenges such as neurodegenerative diseases and depression, Language Learning Later in Life champions proactive strategies for healthy aging, offering practical guidance on effective teaching methodologies and illuminating the unique learning journeys of older adults. A vital resource for researchers, educators, and policymakers, this book demonstrates how lifelong language learning can enrich lives and promote well-being among an aging society.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: new.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 280 pages. 6.00x0.50x9.00 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Language Learning Later in Life explores how acquiring a new language can promote healthy aging. Authored by leading experts in applied linguistics, education, and aging studies, this comprehensive volume investigates the profound cognitive and psychosocial benefits of language learning for older adults, set against the urgent realities of a rapidly aging global population.Through a blend of empirical research, qualitative analyses, and compelling case studies, the book reveals how language learning can stimulate memory, enhance cognitive function, and foster motivation and resilience. It also delves into the social rewards of language acquisition, from increased participation and intercultural engagement to combating loneliness and reducing isolation. Addressing critical challenges such as neurodegenerative diseases and depression, Language Learning Later in Life champions proactive strategies for healthy aging, offering practical guidance on effective teaching methodologies and illuminating the unique learning journeys of older adults.A vital resource for researchers, educators, and policymakers, this book demonstrates how lifelong language learning can enrich lives and promote well-being among an aging society. Language Learning Later in Life delves into the transformative potential of learning a new language at an older age, exploring its multifaceted impact on healthy aging. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

paperback. Condition: New. Special order direct from the distributor.

Condition: NEW.

hardcover. Condition: Fine.

Condition: New. 2026. paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 280 pages. 6.00x0.50x9.00 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. 2026. paperback. . . . . .

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Language Learning Later in Life explores how acquiring a new language can promote healthy aging. Authored by leading experts in applied linguistics, education, and aging studies, this comprehensive volume investigates the profound cognitive and psychosocial benefits of language learning for older adults, set against the urgent realities of a rapidly aging global population. Through a blend of empirical research, qualitative analyses, and compelling case studies, the book reveals how language learning can stimulate memory, enhance cognitive function, and foster motivation and resilience. It also delves into the social rewards of language acquisition, from increased participation and intercultural engagement to combating loneliness and reducing isolation. Addressing critical challenges such as neurodegenerative diseases and depression, Language Learning Later in Life champions proactive strategies for healthy aging, offering practical guidance on effective teaching methodologies and illuminating the unique learning journeys of older adults. A vital resource for researchers, educators, and policymakers, this book demonstrates how lifelong language learning can enrich lives and promote well-being among an aging society.…

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Language Learning Later in Life explores how acquiring a new language can promote healthy aging. Authored by leading experts in applied linguistics, education, and aging studies, this comprehensive volume investigates the profound cognitive and psychosocial benefits of language learning for older adults, set against the urgent realities of a rapidly aging global population. Through a blend of empirical research, qualitative analyses, and compelling case studies, the book reveals how language learning can stimulate memory, enhance cognitive function, and foster motivation and resilience. It also delves into the social rewards of language acquisition, from increased participation and intercultural engagement to combating loneliness and reducing isolation. Addressing critical challenges such as neurodegenerative diseases and depression, Language Learning Later in Life champions proactive strategies for healthy aging, offering practical guidance on effective teaching methodologies and illuminating the unique learning journeys of older adults. A vital resource for researchers, educators, and policymakers, this book demonstrates how lifelong language learning can enrich lives and promote well-being among an aging society.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Language Learning Later in Life | Jodi Emma Wainwright (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | Einband - flex.(Paperback) | Englisch | 2026 | University of Toronto Press | EAN 9781049801292 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Mare Nostrum Group B.V., Doelen 72, 4831 GR BREDA, NIEDERLANDE, gpsr[at]mare-nostrum[dot]co[dot]uk | Anbieter: preigu. …

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 240 pages. 9.20x6.14x9.21 inches. In Stock.

Buch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book traces the motivational dynamics embedded within lifelong foreign language learning trajectories, examining the factors which generate and sustain motivation throughout a learner's life. Embracing a complexity approach, it views motivation as a long-term individual process that evolves along a narrative continuum, developing over the course of life, personal experiences, choices and events. This narrative inquiry delves into the captivating and unique experiences of three exceptionally motivated older adult learners who have embarked on a lifelong foreign language journey and maintained their momentum after 60. It will be relevant to researchers interested in third age language acquisition, L2 motivation and the impact of additional language learning on wellbeing. It also offers pedagogical guidance to optimise language education quality through better appreciation and anticipation of the autonomous third age learning experience.…