From one of the leading figures in the field of second language acquisition and second language teaching, this bundle offers an up-to-date overview of the principles underlying contemporary communicative language teaching.
This Element explores the roles of explicit and implicit learning in second language acquisition. The authors lay out some key issues that they take to underlie the debate on the extent to which second language acquisition involves explicit learning, implicit learning, or both.
Why a book on the nature of language? The answer is surprising in this new book by Bill VanPatten. Language just isn't what most of us think it is-and because of that, the need to know about the nature of language takes on new importance for teachers who really want to teach for acquisition, who truly want to teach for communicative ability and proficiency. It provides teachers with one of the important arguments for striking out on their own and exploring new methods and alternative curricula and assessments. Engaging and reader friendly, this book will challenge every teacher's ideas about what winds up in learners' heads. It will lead teachers to question the content of most current textbooks and the practices contained in them.
In this debut novel, Bill VanPatten deftly combines contemporary narrative with ancient mythology. Jake Hewitt, on the lam from a state trooper in Lubbock, Texas, comes across an old man on the back roads of West Texas. The old man claims to be Poseidon, King of all the Seas. A scoffing Jake offers the old man a ride, only to have his own life turned upside down by this mysterious man who weaves a tale of gods, love, and revenge. At the novel's climax, the two men are confronted with a life-altering decision. Just how far is a person willing to go for a friend?
This textbook uses a 'key questions' structure to introduce and break down the main issues in second language acquisition, using clearly defined terms and avoiding jargon. It is perfectly suited to students with no background in linguistics or psycholinguistics, as well as teachers of English and other second languages.
Offers an up-to-date overview of six principles underlying contemporary communicative language teaching. In a conversational style, Bill VanPatten addresses principles related to the nature of communication, the nature of language, how language is acquired, the roles of input and interaction, tasks and activities, and focus on form.
Focusing on the expression and interpretation of meaning, this module examines how context—encompassing physical settings, participants, and communication purposes—shapes our understanding of communication. It emphasizes the implications of these contextual factors for language classrooms, offering insights into effective teaching strategies and the dynamics of interaction among learners.
This module provides the novice and experienced teacher alike with a broad and accessible picture of language as a formal system. It covers topics such as the nature of words, sounds and syntax, particularly emphasizing the abstract, complex nature of language and how it does not resemble typical pedagogical rules often used with language learners.
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Key Terms in Second Language Acquisition includes definitions of key terms within second language acquisition, and also provides accessible summaries of the key issues within this complex area of study.The final section presents a list of key readings in second language acquisition that signposts the reader towards classic articles and also provides a springboard to further study. The text is accessibly written, with complicated terms and concepts explained in an easy to understand way.Key Terms in Second Language Acquisition is an essential resource for students.
