Research Catalog

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Description

1. ix, 202 pages; 21 cm

Summary

1. The present volume examines the relationship between second language practice and what is known about the process of second language acquisition, summarising the current state of second language acquisition theory, drawing general conclusions about its application to methods and materials and describing what characteristics effective materials should have. The author concludes that a solution to language teaching lies not so much in expensive equipment, exotic new methods, or sophisticated language analysis, but rather in the full utilisation of the most important resources - native speakers of the language - in real communication.

Series statement

1. Language teaching methodology series

Uniform title

1. Language teaching methodology series

Subject

1. Second language acquisition
2. Language and languages > Study and teaching
3. Language acquisition
4. Language Development
5. 17.41 language teaching
6. 17.43 second language acquisition
7. Language acquisition
8. Language and languages > Study and teaching
9. Second language acquisition
10. Fremdsprachenlernen
11. Fremdsprachenunterricht
12. Spracherwerb
13. Tweedetaalverwerving
14. Taalonderwijs
15. Tweede taal
16. Langue seconde > Acquisition
17. Acquisition du langage
18. Langues
19. Englisch

Contents

1. Introduction: The relationship of theory to practice -- Second language acquisition theory -- Providing input for acquisition -- The role of grammar, or Putting grammar in its place -- Approaches to language teaching.

Owning institution

1. Princeton University Library

Note

1. Includes index.

Bibliography (note)

1. Bibliography : p. 191-200.