Lessons from Good Language Learners (Paperback)

Carol Griffiths

ISBN 10: 0521718147 / ISBN 13: 9780521718141

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2008

Paperback. This edited collection provides a comprehensive overview of the area of sucessful language learning strategies and reviews the literature and research on this subject to date. The book 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. This book considers the strategies used by successful language learners, in the light of current thinking and research. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780521718141

Synopsis:

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.

Book Description: This book considers the strategies used by successful language learners, in the light of current thinking and research.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Lessons from Good Language Learners (...
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new
Edition: 1st Edition