An introduction to foreign language learning and teaching
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An introduction to foreign language learning and teaching
(Learning about language)
Longman, an imprint of Pearson Education, 2001
- : pbk
Available at 72 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
An Introduction to Foreign Language Learning and Teaching presents an engaging, student-friendly guide to the fields of foreign language learning and teaching. Aimed at students beginning their study of these fields, the book provides essential background information and deals with language learning and teaching in a clear and comprehensible way. Attention is also given to practical matters related to classroom teaching.The book covers both theoretical and practical aspects of the field and provides suggestions throughout for discussion and workshop activities. Although most of the examples used deal with English as a foreign language, the book offers a suitable introduction for teachers of any foreign language.
Table of Contents
- PART 1: BACKGROUND1. Five learners and five methods 2. What is there to learn? 3. Some views on language and language learning PART 2: LEARNING 4. Learners and their errors 5. Acquisition: some characteristics 6. Acquisition: some theories 7. Learningxxx
- and aquisition again 8. Individual language learners: some differences 9. Good language learners and what they doPART 3: TEACHING 10. Language teaching: a brisk walk through recent times 11. Contexts 12. Plans 13. Ways and means 14. Skills 15. Tests 16. References Index
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