Principles of Language Learning and Teaching - Softcover

Brown, H. Douglas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0133041948 ISBN 13: 9780133041941

Publisher: Pearson Education, 2014

Synopsis

The sixth edition of Principles of Language Learning and Teaching offers new ways of viewing and teaching second language acquisition (SLA) based on the latest research. Providing a comprehensive overview of the theoretical viewpoints that have shaped language teaching today, the text explains the pedagogical relevance of SLA research in reader-friendly prose.

The new edition of this classic text, used by teacher-education programs worldwide, reflects the most recent themes in SLA research, updated references, and a summation of current issues and perspectives. The text is available in print and eText formats.

Features

• New opening vignettes connect chapter topics to language learners' stories.
  
• Expanded Classroom Connections section provides more opportunities to link research findings to teaching implications.
  
• Updated activities and discussion questions for practicing instrctuctors and teachers in training.
  
• End-of-chapter supplementary readings, journal-writing guidelines, activities, and discussion questions.
  
• Bibliography with quick access to important works in the field.
  
• Concise glossary of key terminology.

About this title

From the Back Cover

The sixth edition of Principles of Language Learning and Teaching offers new ways of viewing and teaching second language acquisition (SLA) based on the latest research. Providing a comprehensive overview of the theoretical viewpoints that have shaped language teaching today, the text explains the pedagogical relevance of SLA research in reader-friendly prose.

The new edition of this classic text, used by teacher-education programs worldwide, reflects the most recent themes in SLA research, updated references, and a summation of current issues and perspectives. The text is available in print and eText formats.

Features

• New opening vignettes connect chapter topics to language learners' stories.
  
• Expanded Classroom Connections section provides more opportunities to link research findings to teaching implications.
  
• Updated activities and discussion questions for practicing instrctuctors and teachers in training.
  
• End-of-chapter supplementary readings, journal-writing guidelines, activities, and discussion questions.
  
• Bibliography with quick access to important works in the field.
  
• Concise glossary of key terminology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson Education
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0133041948
• ISBN 13: 9780133041941
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 416