Second Language Learning and Language Teaching 2E: Fifth Edition - Softcover

Cook, Vivian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340652020 ISBN 13: 9780340652022

Publisher: Routledge, 1996

Synopsis

This updated edition provides an introduction to the aspects of second language acquisition research where it relates to practical language teaching and the classroom. It takes into account new research, and includes exercises and expanded sections at chapter ends, offering practical help and tips for teachers approaching second language aquisition for the first time.

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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, Concordia University "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 "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, Concordia University "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 "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, Concordia University "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 "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, Concordia University "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

About the Author

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

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0340652020
• ISBN 13: 9780340652022
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 192