Issues In Second Language Teaching

Author : Thomai Alexiou,Christina Gitsaki
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-14
Category : Language and languages
ISBN : 9781443887366

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Current Issues in Second/Foreign Language Teaching and Teacher Development by Thomai Alexiou,Christina Gitsaki Pdf

Current Issues in Second/Foreign Language Teaching and Teacher Development: Research and Practice represents a collection of selected papers from the 17th World Congress of the International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA), which was held in August 2014 in Brisbane, Australia. The volume comprises 18 chapters presenting current research projects and discussing issues related to second language acquisition, teaching and teacher education in a variety of contexts from around the world. This collection of research papers will be of use to both new and seasoned researchers in the field of applied linguistics. Teacher educators, language teachers and language policy makers will find this volume equally useful as the papers address current issues in language education.

Author : Alessandro G. Benati
Publisher : Equinox Publishing (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Effective teaching
ISBN : 1845539257

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Issues in Second Language Teaching by Alessandro G. Benati Pdf

Issues in Second Language Teaching is a text-book written in order to help trainee teachers and more experienced teachers reflect on certain topics related to second language learning and language teaching. It provides readers with a better understanding of the interface between second language learning theory and research, and language teaching practices. The main objective of the textbook is to develop and enhance readers' theoretical and practical understanding of how teachers should approach the way they teach languages in the classroom. Readers will be asked to reflect on the implications of second language learning research and theory on language teaching by providing an analysis of how the principles derived from research can be applied in the language classroom when it comes to issues such as teaching grammar, correct errors, provide 'good' input, develop output activities or encourage interaction between learners. The textbook does not support a particular methodology for language teaching but focuses on specific themes in relation to language teaching. Reviews: It is a very nice contribution to the field because of its theoretical/conceptual and innovative presentation of the topics. A valuable resource for researchers, graduate students and anyone interested in language teaching and language acquisition with a particular reference to input and processing. Pedro Guijarro-Fuentes, Associate Professor in Spanish, University of Plymouth

Author : John W. Schwieter
Publisher : IAP
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781623962128

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Studies and Global Perspectives of Second Language Teaching and Learning by John W. Schwieter Pdf

This book explores theories and pedagogies in the L2 classroom that have led to an understanding of how non-native languages are taught and learned. Featuring a diverse set of perspectives from researchers and language educators from around the globe, this book highlights important theoretical and practical underpinnings of the L2 classroom—discussions on what has worked and why. Some examples of these topics include: online and nonverbal communication, peace literacy, learning behaviors, high-impact practices, pragmatic awareness, study abroad, implicit and explicit teaching, motivation, and more. One mission of this book is to appreciate a diverse array of L2 teaching practices with sound theoretical underpinnings and universal implications for L2 classrooms. The chapter contributions are the result of an open call for studies that highlight practical innovative approaches in L2 teaching and learning and expand the avenues of exploration available within their theoretical frameworks. More specifically, the call for proposals sought to gather a diverse set of perspectives from researchers and language educators from various parts of the world in order to provide practical and thought-provoking insight on innovative approaches to L2 teaching. As such, the studies in this book all share a common goal that demonstrates the applicability of L2 teaching practices across languages, cultures, and regions. The book is intended to act as a valuable reference for language educators, practitioners, specialists, and anyone studying or wishing to gain an overview of successful teaching practices and learning nuances in the L2 classroom that cross all languages, cultures, and regions.

Author : Vivian Cook,David Singleton
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781783091805

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Key Topics in Second Language Acquisition by Vivian Cook,David Singleton Pdf

This textbook offers an introductory overview of eight hotly-debated topics in second language acquisition research. It offers a glimpse of how SLA researchers have tried to answer common questions about second language acquisition rather than being a comprehensive introduction to SLA research. Each chapter comprises an introductory discussion of the issues involved and suggestions for further reading and study. The reader is asked to consider the issues based on their own experiences, thus allowing them to compare their own intuitions and experiences with established research findings and gain an understanding of methodology. The topics are treated independently so that they can be read in any order that interests the reader.

Author : Ernesto Macaro,Robert Woore
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000478488

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Debates in Second Language Education by Ernesto Macaro,Robert Woore Pdf

Debates in Second Language Education provides an up-to-date account of the key debates and areas of controversy in the field of second language learning and teaching. Adopting a broad and comparative perspective and emphasising the importance of considering a variety of learning contexts, it encourages students and practising teachers to engage with contemporary issues and developments in learning and teaching. Chapters are designed to stimulate thinking and understanding in relation to theory and practice, and help language educators to make informed judgements by arguing from a position based on theoretical knowledge and understanding. Bringing together leading contributors in the field, the book discusses a wide range of issues relating to second language learning and teaching including: the relationship between age and success in language learning aptitude versus motivation as predictors of successful language learning linguistic diversity and plurilingualism the teaching of grammar and vocabulary the value of phonics learning pronunciation the second language only versus the multilingual debate With reflective points in every chapter, Debates in Second Language Education will be a valuable resource for any student or practising teacher, as well as for those engaged in initial teacher education, continuing professional development or Master's level study. It will also be of interest to second language acquisition researchers and those studying applied linguistics.

Author : Leslie M. Beebe
Publisher : Newbury House
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015014194628

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Issues in Second Language Acquisition by Leslie M. Beebe Pdf

Author : Anne Burns,Jack C. Richards
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-15
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781108408417

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The Cambridge Guide to Learning English as a Second Language by Anne Burns,Jack C. Richards Pdf

Through its up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of current perspectives, this volume aims to expand understanding of what it means to learn English as a second or additional language. The focus throughout the book is primarily on language learning, but each chapter also discusses the implications for teaching and assessment, thus informing both understanding and practice. The book is organised into nine sections, with 36 chapters presenting a wide and diverse range of accounts of the learning of English. Four major themes which permeate the chapters are: Learning and learners; learning and language; learning and language development; and learning and learning contexts--back cover.

Author : Jacquelyn Schachter,Susan M. Gass
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781135450380

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Second Language Classroom Research by Jacquelyn Schachter,Susan M. Gass Pdf

In an attempt to fill the gap left by the many published studies on classroom second language research, this book explores a variety of human, social, and political issues involved in the carrying out of such studies. Many journals are chock-full of the results of classroom research, with evidence to support one claim or another about the efficacy of one teaching method or another. Many textbooks are replete with statistical procedures to be used, and with experimental designs to fit varying situations. Too often overlooked in these treatments are the human, social, and political issues involved in carrying out research in classrooms that are not one's own. What are the problems going to be when one attempts work such as this? What does one do on discovering that an administrator's agenda is different than one had thought? What does one do when a teacher resents intrusions into her classroom? This book offers a view on those kinds of issues, as presented and managed by successful classroom researchers themselves. The authors present their own experiences including, on occasion, their trials and tribulations and how they dealt with them. They lay themselves open to criticism in doing so, but they make their contributions much the richer as well. The classroom contexts extend to different countries, and range from elementary schools to universities. Some of the issues presented are: * the necessarily collaborative nature of the research; * the question of meshing pedagogically sound and experimentally acceptable practices; * the often strong possibility that political and social decisions will interrupt the research; * the perennial question of reporting out the results; and * the training of graduate student researchers.

Author : Vivian Cook
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-05
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781134683222

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Second Language Learning and Language Teaching by Vivian Cook Pdf

Second Language Learning and Language Teaching provides an introduction to the application of second language acquisition research to language teaching. Assuming no previous background in second language acquisition or language teaching methods, this text starts by introducing readers to the basic issues of second language acquisition research. It then examines how people learn particular aspects of the second language, such as grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and the writing system, and at the strategies they adopt in their learning and the differences between individuals. Final chapters look at second language learning in a broader context – the goals of language teaching and how teaching methods relate to SLA research. This newly updated fifth edition builds on the comprehensive scope of earlier editions while also addressing more recent developments in the field, particularly multilingual approaches to language teaching.

Author : Kasia Papaja,Katarzyna Papaja
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 511 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-14
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781443858519

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Language in Focus by Kasia Papaja,Katarzyna Papaja Pdf

Applied Linguistics is a field of academic enquiry that deals with the theoretical and empirical investigation of real issues which focus on language. These issues include aspects of linguistics, first or second language acquisition, literacy, language disorders, foreign language learning and teaching, bilingual education, linguistic discrimination, and language policy, among others. New approaches, new theoretical concepts and new methods are a prerequisite for dealing with particular educational issues, and, as such, this book focuses on the challenges and opportunities that emerge from this. It brings together selected presentations given at the LIF2014 conference, which took place in Antalya, Turkey. The main focus of this event was to reflect the internationality of the English language by drawing academicians, researchers, teachers and educational authorities from all over the world and providing them with the opportunity to exchange an interdisciplinary dialogue on the theoretical as well as purely practical implications of Applied Linguistics and ELT.

Author : Jack C. Richards
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 849 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-17
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781107456105

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Key Issues in Language Teaching by Jack C. Richards Pdf

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Author : Virginia Samuda,Martin Bygate
Publisher : Springer
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2007-11-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780230596429

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Tasks in Second Language Learning by Virginia Samuda,Martin Bygate Pdf

Tasks in Second Language Learning aims to re-centre discussion of the ways in which language learning tasks can help offer a holistic approach to language learning, and to explore the research implications. It relates the broad educational and social science rationale for the use of tasks to the principles and practices of their classroom use. The authors provide a balanced review of research as a basis for exploring a broader research agenda. Throughout, the book offers telling illustration of the contributions of a range of specialists in research, teaching methodology and materials development, and of the authors' own argument.

Author : Michael H. Long
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351553117

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Problems in Second Language Acquisition by Michael H. Long Pdf

Second language acquisition has an identity problem. It is a young field struggling to emerge from the parent fields of education and applied linguistics. In his new book, Problems in Second Language Acquisition, Mike Long proposes a way to help second language acquisition develop a systematic and coherent focus using the philosophy of science as the lens. The volume is neatly organized into three parts--theory, research, and practice. This structure allows a focus on areas of SLA of interest to many in the field. These include theory proliferation and comparative theory evaluation; the Critical Period Hypothesis and negative feedback; and the practice of “synthetic” language teaching. The controversial volume will be of interest to researchers, educators, and graduate students in second language acquisition, applied linguistics, TESOL, and linguistics programs. It may be recommended as additional reading for an introductory SLA course in order to stimulate class discussions.

Author : Mick Randall
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 902721977X

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Memory, Psychology and Second Language Learning by Mick Randall Pdf

This book explores the contributions that cognitive linguistics and psychology, including neuropsychology, have made to the understanding of the way that second languages are processed and learnt. It examines areas of phonology, word recognition and semantics, examining 'bottom-up' decoding processes as compared with 'top-down' processes as they affect memory. It also discusses second language learning from the acquisition/learning and nativist/connectionist perspectives. These ideas are then related to the methods that are used to teach second languages, primarily English, in formal classroom situations. This examination involves both 'mainstream' communicative approaches, and more traditional methods widely used to teach EFL throughout the world. The book is intended to act both as a textbook for students who are studying second language teaching and as an exploration of issues for the interested teacher who would like to further extend their understanding of the cognitive processes underlying their teaching.Mick Randall is currently Senior Lecturer in TESOL and Head of the Institute of Education at the British University in Dubai. He has taught courses in second language learning and teaching, applied linguistics and psychology in a number of different contexts. He has a special interest in the cognitive processing of language and in the psycholinguistics of word recognition, spelling and reading.

Author : K. Field
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2004-08-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134581047

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Issues in Modern Foreign Languages Teaching by K. Field Pdf

Issues in Modern Foreign Languages Teaching draws together a range of issues in the teaching of modern foreign languages into one volume that will encourage students and newly qualified teachers to consider and reflect on the issues so that they can make a reasoned and informed judgement about their teaching of MFL. It will be relevant for students and newly qualified teachers at both primary and secondary level and will fill a gap in their knowledge due to time constraints - and an emphasis on standards - on ITT and PGCE courses.