Alex Poole

Learning a Foreign Language

Understanding the Fundamentals of Linguistics

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
• Seitenzahl: 146
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 373g
• ISBN-13: 9781475854176
• ISBN-10: 147585417X
• Artikelnr.: 58815969

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

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