Second Language Learning and Language Teaching - Softcover

Cook, Vivian J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340526262 ISBN 13: 9780340526262

Publisher: Hodder Arnold, 1991

Synopsis

Language teaching has tended to base itself on the ideas of what to teach rather than on how to learn. This book presents the vast body of second language research, developed in the last decade, in an integrated form aimed primarily at the language teacher. The book should prove of interest to language teachers and student language teachers worldwide, but especially to those doing TEFL, TESOL and applied linguistic courses.

About this title

Review

This much needed book will be an excellent text for courses in Language Acquisition within second language teacher education programs. There is a wealth of new knowledge, new vocabulary, and new perspectives which not only contribute to specialized aspects of teacher training but will enrich students' general education as well
Patsy Lightbrown, Professor of Applied Linguistics

Vivian Cook aims to provide a book which is not too academic, and which is relevant to the classroom teacher; he has succeeded admirably. And although intended for teachers, this book should also prove interesting to anyone who has ever themselves attempted to learn a foreign language.
Language International

...a very valuable text for foreign language teachers and those in training and should feature...on reading lists of initial teacher education courses.
Language Learning Journal

About the Author

Vivian Cook is Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Newcastle, UK.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hodder Arnold
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0340526262
• ISBN 13: 9780340526262
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176