So I'm at 3. Jan 23, Oliver Shaw rated it really liked it. A very good, accessible read. This is the second or third intro-level book I've read on Second Language Acquisition, and it is the one I have liked the most.
I found myself taking lots of word-for-word notes because of how good the writing and the content were. Oct 10, Dawn rated it really liked it Shelves: gradschool. An interesting overview of first and second language acquisition theories, but I found several other texts easier to read and more informative during my course.
Oct 16, James Perkins rated it liked it. This is a short, year-old university textbook presenting language education research and implications for teaching practice by two Canadian experts in the field. The authors briefly review a range of studies from the language This is a short, year-old university textbook presenting language education research and implications for teaching practice by two Canadian experts in the field. The authors briefly review a range of studies from the language teaching research literature up to the mids and reflect on how the evidence should influence how languages are taught.
Although a few cartoons inserted in the text help to illustrate some points, the authors would do well to inject their writing with the same sense of humour, as their style is rather dry and academic. Nevertheless, the content is good, and I recommend this book to people working in the field, especially if there is a revised and updated edition coming out soon.
Others are likely to get bored. Jan 15, Barry Welsh rated it really liked it. An informative summary. I read this after having read Brown's Principles of Language Learning and Teaching so I was naturally comparing the two. What I liked about both was that other than the historical and first language acquisition background, the two books differed considerably in their choice of material so they made for good complementary reading.
Also, both books include activities but most of Lightbrown and Spada's come with a commentary which makes them more suitable for self-studying. Dec 03, James rated it it was amazing. I have the fourth edition in my hands. I've read and taught from the 2nd and 3rd as well. The information provided in this quite compact coverage of two vast fields, FLA and SLA, is very valuable to all who are or who are becoming language teachers.
The size of the bibliography testifies to the authors' synthesis of many subfields of language acquisition. And of course, they are researchers themselves. An intriguing aspect of their writing style is their short sentences — many more compound senten I have the fourth edition in my hands.
An intriguing aspect of their writing style is their short sentences — many more compound sentences than complex. Coherence depends on lexis. And cohere, it certainly does. Nov 25, Mehrnaz rated it really liked it Shelves: language-and-linguistics , parts-or-chapters.
It is mainly an academic book and useful to have a quick brush up on theories of language learning as it does not go much into the details of them but provides excellent list of books on the areas mentioned for further reading. So I only needed to know the theories of the second language learning for two reasons: 1 For my own curiosity as a second and third language learner and 2 To have a better idea and plan for how I want my book to look like.
It definitely would not look like any thing like It is mainly an academic book and useful to have a quick brush up on theories of language learning as it does not go much into the details of them but provides excellent list of books on the areas mentioned for further reading. It definitely would not look like any thing like these sorts of books.
It would be mostly about my experience as a learner peppered with some relevant theories. As I was reading the different theories, it sounded like all the theoretician were standing in the same dark room with an elephant, each touching and discovering one part of it using their intuition.
Being a successful language learner myself, I could clearly see the significance of each of these theories in my learning.
If you want to know more on these issues please come and read my blog at: my link text Sep 08, Skye rated it really liked it. This is a must-read for every language teacher. I learned so much and have even read chapters twice or gone back to look up more information. It's especially important for my fellow Latin teachers to read because Latin is in desperate need of revitalization. Just because the language itself has hardly changed in the last century doesn't mean that we shouldn't stay abreast of new methods of teaching language.
I had to read this for my UMass class on Methods of Teaching the Latin Language, and am This is a must-read for every language teacher. I had to read this for my UMass class on Methods of Teaching the Latin Language, and am so glad because it was full of great insights. I also learned a lot about how I can learn languages, and applied this information to my experience as a student of Italian and German. Apr 10, Carolina Campoy rated it really liked it. My review is a bit divided into two perspectives, me as a teacher and me as a researcher.
While the book is easy to read and it is short it lacks criticality. As a teacher I appreciate a quick explanation of SLA phenomenon it saves me time. However having read this while reading Ellis's made me realize this book lacks a wider scope that reflects all the possibilities that SLA has to offer.
It seems to present a very simplistic view of years and years of theories and research. May 02, Shunsuke Matsui rated it it was amazing.
I think that reading is more important than other skills. We acquire a lot of knowledge from books by reading, and we use it. Input is done, at first, and then output is done by learners. I strongly reccomend you to read this book. English learners like us should know how to learn languages. View 1 comment. Aug 19, Niniane rated it it was amazing. Clear, concise. It analyzed 6 methods of teaching a second language, using research studies to show effectiveness. It used examples between a teacher and student.
It was easy to read, and informative. In some cases, it explained that students felt they'd learned more with one technique, but studies show that they did not. Apr 26, Bunmi Esho rated it really liked it. I first read this book in back when I was taking courses towards an ESL certificate. This book ignited my interest in linguistics and the idea of SLA.
It's the necessary prequel to any teacher program regarding SLA. Nov 01, Pam Dise-Moran rated it really liked it. May 17, Jeff rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: learners. An excellent book for smart advanced learners of English Sep 13, James Brawn rated it really liked it Shelves: work-esl.
I think it is a good introductory book on the topic. Aug 13, Mizumi rated it really liked it Shelves: university , non-fiction , books-i-own. I thought this was a faschinating read although it helped the class I had to read it for was quite fun, of course. It uses a lot of studies to illustrate its points, which I personally enjoy reading and figuring out. This abridged reference work has been compiled from the most-accessed entries from The Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics www.
Alphabetically-organized and updated entries help readers gain an understanding of the essentials of the field with entries on topics such as multilingualism, language policy and planning, language assessment and testing, translation and interpreting, and many others. Accessible for readers who are new to applied linguistics, The Concise Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics: Includes entries written by experts in a broad range of areas within applied linguistics Explains the theory and research approaches used in the field for analysis of language, language use, and contexts of language use Demonstrates the connections among theory, research, and practice in the study of language issues Provides a perfect starting point for pursuing essential topics in applied linguistics Designed to offer readers an introduction to the range of topics and approaches within the field, The Concise Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics is ideal for new students of applied linguistics and for researchers in the field.
This work reconsiders the influential nativist position towards the mind. It claims that the view that certain skills are hardwired into the brain is mistaken, arguing that nativism is an unstable amalgam of two quite different - and probably inconsistent - theses.
This volume presents the first collection of work on research synthesis in applied linguistics. The book then features seven empirical syntheses, each modeling rigorous synthetic practice in definitively reviewing the state of knowledge and research quality in important domains. Also included are a qualitative meta-synthesis on Effective Teaching for English Language Learners, and a historiographical synthesis of Proficiency Assessment practices. Rounding out the collection are commentaries by two renowned experts in language learning and teaching research: Nick Ellis and Craig Chaudron.
Now in a fifth edition, this bestselling introductory textbook remains the cornerstone volume for the study of second language acquisition SLA. Its chapters have been fully updated, and reorganized where appropriate, to provide a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the field and its related disciplines.
In order to reflect current developments, new sections and expanded discussions have been added. The fifth edition of Second Language Acquisition retains the features that students found useful in previous editions. This edition provides pedagogical tools that encourage students to reflect upon the experiences of second language learners. As with previous editions, discussion questions and problems at the end of each chapter help students apply their knowledge, and a glossary defines and reinforces must-know terminology.
A Book by Patsy M. Lightbown,Nina Spada. An Introduction by Roger Hawkins. A Book by Andy Curtis. A Counterbalanced Approach by Roy Lyster. A Book by George Yule. A Book by P. Understanding Learning by Denise E. Murray,MaryAnn Christison. A Primer by Joan Kelly Hall.
A Book by Michelle Kohler. They are highly respected worldwide for making theory and research about language learning accessible and relevant to classroom teaching. This widely acclaimed book remains essential reading for second language teachers.
Each title in the series is intended to serve both as a basis for training courses and seminars, and as a reference text. View Series. How Languages are Learned e-book. Part of: Oxford Handbooks for Language Teachers.
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