Learning a Foreign Language - Understanding the Fundamentals of Linguistics

This book introduces aspiring bilinguals to second language acquisition research, but in a way that is accessible to non-specialists and relevant to their lives as language learners.

List of contents

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1: Getting and Staying Motivated

Chapter 2: Dealing with Reality: Age, Aptitude, and Smarts

Chapter 3: Comprehension and Enjoyment: The Keys to Acquiring Grammar and Vocabulary

Chapter 4: Errors: Keys to Getting Ahead

Chapter 5: The Importance of Being Strategic

Chapter 6: Cultural Awareness: Feelings, Words, and Bodies

Chapter 7: Assess Yourself

Chapter 8: Relax: It's Only a Language

About the author

Alex Poole, PhD, is an applied linguist and professor of English at Western Kentucky University. His research interests include Spanish-English bilingualism, grammar instruction, and reading strategies. He regularly publishes his work in academic journals and presents at national and international conferences. He teaches courses on language acquisition, the history of English, language pedagogy, grammar, and composition.

Summary

This book introduces aspiring bilinguals to second language acquisition research, but in a way that is accessible to non-specialists and relevant to their lives as language learners.

Product details

• Authors: Alex Poole
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2020
• EAN: 9781475854176
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-5417-6
• No. of pages: 146
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures; Linguistics, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, EDUCATION / Language Experience Approach, EDUCATION / Learning Styles, EDUCATION / Bilingual Education, Educational psychology, Teaching skills and techniques, Teaching skills & techniques, Bilingualism & multilingualism, Bilingualism and multilingualism, benefits;bilingual;teaching