9781108475037

How Second Languages Are Learned

Format: Hardcover

ISBN13: 9781108475037

Hardcover|9781108475037


Overview

A comprehensive introduction to how people learn second languages (L2s), this textbook approaches the topic through five problems the L2 learner has to solve: 'breaking into' the L2; associating forms with meanings; learning sentence structure; learning phrasal and sentential meaning; and learning the use of the L2 in context. These problems are linked throughout to the L2 acquisition of lexis, morphology, syntax, semantics, phonetics/phonology and language-use in a reader-friendly way, using key studies to build a comprehensive picture of how L2s are learned. 'In a nutshell' summaries of chapter sections provide helpful signposts to the developing argument, whilst end-of-chapter activities encourage the reader to reflect on the ideas presented, analyse data and think creatively about the problems encountered. The roles of innate knowledge, input, and the age at which learning starts are also considered. This essential textbook will enable students to think objectively about language, and will be an asset to any introductory course on second language acquisition.

ISBN-13

9781108475037

ISBN-10

1108475035

Weight

1.80 Pounds

Dimensions

7.00 x 1.00 x 9.75 In

List Price

$82.99

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Hardcover

Language

English

Pages

346 pages

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Published On

2018-11-22



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