Description
Patsy Lightbown and Nina Spada have worked for over four decades in second language research and education. They are highly respected worldwide for making theory and research about language learning accessible and relevant to classroom teaching. This widely acclaimed book remains essential reading for second language teachers.
Each title in the series is intended to serve both as a basis for training courses and seminars, and as a reference text.
Reviews
"How Languages are Learned is written in a clear, engaging, and pedagogically rich style. In their authoritative yet accessible book, Lightbown and Spada admirably combine established theories and the latest developments in research. This fifth edition remains the best resource for teachers to understand second language acquisition so they can critically integrate research-based insights into their classrooms." * Lourdes Ortega, Professor in Applied Linguistics, Georgetown University *
Book Information
ISBN 9780194406291
Author Patsy Lightbown
Format Paperback
Page Count 296
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 519g
Dimensions(mm) 246mm * 168mm * 15mm
Each title in the series is intended to serve both as a basis for training courses and seminars, and as a reference text.
Reviews
"How Languages are Learned is written in a clear, engaging, and pedagogically rich style. In their authoritative yet accessible book, Lightbown and Spada admirably combine established theories and the latest developments in research. This fifth edition remains the best resource for teachers to understand second language acquisition so they can critically integrate research-based insights into their classrooms." * Lourdes Ortega, Professor in Applied Linguistics, Georgetown University *
Book Information
ISBN 9780194406291
Author Patsy Lightbown
Format Paperback
Page Count 296
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 519g
Dimensions(mm) 246mm * 168mm * 15mm
