understanding second language acquisition

Alternative Approaches to Second Language Acquisition (Paperback)

This volume presents six alternative approaches to studying second language acquisition - alternative in the sense that they contrast with and/or complement the cognitivism pervading the field. All six approaches - sociocultural complexity theory... more

Understanding Advanced Second-Language Reading (Hardcover)

What distinguishes this book is its broad yet thorough view of theory process and research on adult second-language reading. Offering extensive discussions of upper-register second-language texts (both expository and narrative) that adult... more

Multiple Perspectives on Interaction: Second Language Research in Honor of Susan M. Gass (Paperback)

This volume in honor of Susan M. Gass focuses on interaction in second language acquisition from multiple perspectives. International experts in the field of SLA contribute insights and explanations on the interaction approach s compatibility with... more

Politeness and Culture in Second Language Acquisition (Paperback)

This book examines the importance of politeness in pragmatic expression and communication making a significant contribution to the debate over whether the universal politeness theory is applicable globally regardless of cultural differences. more

Second Language Acquisition: Content and Language Integrated Learning: Evidence from Research in Europe (Paperback)

This book contributes to the study of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) an approach to second/foreign language learning that teaches content using the target language. It brings together critical analyses on theoretical and... more

Ready to Go 1 with Grammar Booster Teacher s Edition (Paperback - Used) 013183455X 9780131834552

The interleaved Ready To Go Teacher s Edition provides page-by-page teaching suggestions that add value to the Student s Book. Ready To Go applies the best of current second language acquisition research to a standards-based course that enables... more

Pre-Owned Case Study Research in Applied Linguistics 9780805823592

There has been a need for an introductory book on case study research in the field of second language acquisition. Many of the current research methodology textbooks cover case study research but none handle the topic or process in depth. The book... more

Second Language Acquisition: Dyslexia in the Foreign Language Classroom (Hardcover)

This book addresses specific learning difficulties in reading and spelling - developmental dyslexia. Set in the cross-linguistic context it presents issues surrounding dyslexia from the perspective of a foreign language teacher. It is intended to... more

Second Language Acquisition: Linguistic Relativity in Sla: Thinking for Speaking (Hardcover)

This volume addresses the growing interest amongst second language acquisition researchers in linguistic relativity. The chapter authors conceptually explore and empirically investigate the relevance of Slobin s Thinking-for-Speaking Hypothesis to... more

Theories in Second Language Acquisition : An Introduction 9780805857382 Used / Pre-owned

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Second Language Acquisition: Being and Becoming a Speaker of Japanese: An Autoethnographic Account (Hardcover)

Taking an autoethnographic approach this book highlights the mutually constitutive relationship of language acquisition sociocultural contexts and L2 identities. The personalized account of the author s Japanese as a second language development is... more

Second Language Learning and Teaching: Writing to Learn Academic Words: Assessment Cognition and Learning (Hardcover)

This book highlights the importance of English academic vocabulary for success at university and explores written tasks as effective pedagogical tools to promote the acquisition of academic words. The book reviews germane and recent SLA... more

The Study of Second Language Acquisition 9780194371896 Used / Pre-owned

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Second Language Acquisition: Lexical Inferencing in a First and Second Language: Cross-Linguistic Dimensions (Paperback)

Lexical inferencing is a central process in both reading comprehension and word learning through reading. This volume presents a comprehensive review of second language lexical inferencing and a major new study of first and second language lexical... more

Understanding Language Structure Interaction and Variation Second Edition : An Introduction to Applied Linguistics and Sociolinguistics for Nonspecialists 9780472030385 Used / Pre-owned

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Second Dialect Acquisition (Hardcover)

What is involved in acquiring a new dialect - for example when Canadian English speakers move to Australia or African American English-speaking children go to school? How is such learning different from second language acquisition (SLA) and why is... more

Pre-Owned Patterns of Language : Structure Variation Change 9780121449209

Presents a comprehensive introduction to linguistics This book includes chapters on variation and change in lexicon phonology and syntax. It also covers topics such as pidgins and creoles first and second language acquisition development of language... more

Pre-Owned Foreign and Second Language Learning : Language Acquisition Research and Its Implications for the Classroom 9780521274869

The relevance of language acquisition to the day-to-day concerns of teaching and learning languages. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover dust jacket may not be included minimal... more

Second Language Acquisition: Identity Motivation and Autonomy in Language Learning. Edited by Garold Murray Xuesong Gao and Terry Lamb (Paperback)

In this volume researchers from Asia Europe the Middle East North America and South America employ a variety of theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches in order to investigate the links between identity motivation and autonomy in... more

Second Language Acquisition: The Acquisition of L2 Phonology 55 (Hardcover)

This wide-ranging new collection explores various aspects of the acquisition of an L2 phonological system. It covers L2 speech production and perception theoretical conceptualisations of L2 phonology acquisition and the importance of the mastery of... more

Introduction to Language Development (Paperback - Used) 0769302653 9780769302652

Introduction to Language Development 2nd Edition provides the essential terms concepts theories and observations that define our understanding of language development. This text integrates the foundational elements of language development including... more

Pre-Owned Introducing Second Language Acquisition 9780521794077

This accessible textbook provides a clear and practical introduction to second language acquisition (SLA). Introducing in a step-by-step fashion a range of fundamental concepts in the study of SLA it is set to become the leading introduction to the... more

Pre-Owned Communicative Competence: Theory and Classroom Practice (Paperback) 0070837368 9780070837362

Stressing the use of meaningful language at all stages of language acquisition this work is about texts and contexts in second language learning. It is intended for teachers and teachers-in-training as an introduction to the theoretical basis for... more

Second Language Acquisition: The Sociolinguistic Competence of Immersion Students (Paperback)

This bookinvestigates the acquisition of sociolinguistic variation by immersion students who have learnt their second language primarily in an educational context. The student s mastery of sociolinguistic competence is measured in relation to a... more

Chinese Matters : From Grammar to First and Second Language Acquisition

Chinese Matters : From Grammar to First and Second Language Acquisition more

Psycholinguistic Approaches to Instructed Second Language Acquisition: Linking Theory Findings and Practice (Paperback)

This book applies a psycholinguistic perspective to instructed second language acquisition bridging the gap between research and teaching practices. It re-envisions the explicit and implicit learning divide as a continuum of consciousness explores... more

Pre-Owned Explorations in Language Acquisition and Use (Paperback) 0325005540 9780325005546

To those familiar with the field of linguistics and second-language acquisition Stephen Krashen needs no introduction. He has published well over 300 books and articles and has been invited to deliver more than 300 lectures at universities... more

How Languages Are Learned 4e 9780194541268 Used / Pre-owned

This prize-winning readable introduction to research in language acquisition is recommended reading for second language teachers worldwide. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover... more

Readings in Language Studies: Engaging in Critical Language Studies (Paperback)

The Readings in Language Studies series presents international perspectives on important and emergent themes in language studies: critical pedagogy language and power language and identity second language acquisition conceptualizations of language... more

Second Language Acquisition: Input Matters in Sla (Paperback)

This volume bridges the gap between theory and practice by bringing together well-known and new authors to discuss a topic of mutual interest to second language researchers and teachers alike: input. Reader-friendly chapters offer a range of... more

Pre-Owned Second Language Acquisition Processes in the Classroom : Learning Japanese 9781135649784 Used

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Second Language Acquisition Socializing Identities Through: Learners of Japanese as a Foreign Language Book 32 (Hardcover)

Drawing on the perspective of language socialization and a theory of indexicality this book explores ways in which learners of Japanese as a foreign language and their Japanese host families socialize their identities through style shift between the... more

Second Language Acquisition: Measuring Second Language Vocabulary Acquisition (Hardcover)

Measuring Second Language Vocabulary Acquisition provides an examination of the background to testing vocabulary knowledge in a second language and in particular considers the effect that word frequency and lexical coverage have on learning and... more

Second Language Acquisition: Speaking Instructed Foreign Language Ahb (Hardcover)

This book investigates various aspects of speaking in a foreign language. It is unique in considering this key skill from both psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic perspectives and in focusing entirely on instructed foreign language contexts. The... more

Second Language Acquisition: Lexical Errors Accuracy Foreign Languahb (Hardcover)

Lexical errors are a determinant in gaining insight into vocabulary acquisition vocabulary use and writing quality assessment. Lexical errors are very frequent in the written production of young EFL learners but they decrease as learners gain... more

Second Language Acquisition (Hardcover)

Based on classic and cutting-edge research this textbook shows how grammatical phenomena can best be taught to second language and bilingual learners. Bringing together second language research linguistics pedagogical grammar and language teaching... more

Second Language Acquisition: Content and Language Integrated Learning: Evidence from Research in Europe (Hardcover)

This book contributes to the growth of interest in Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) an approach to second/foreign language learning that requires the use of the target language to learn content. Within the framework of European... more

Second Language Acquisition: Strategic Language Learning: The Roles of Agency and Context (Hardcover)

This monograph reports on a longitudinal inquiry into mainland Chinese undergraduates language learning experiences in an English medium university in a multilingual setting with a focus on their strategic language learning efforts. This book... more