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Language Transfer: Cross-Linguistic Influence in Language Learning
Terence Odlin reconsiders a question that many language teachers and educational researchers have addressed: how much influence can a learner’s native language have in making the acquisition of a new language easy or difficult? Transfer has long been a controversial issue, but many recent studies support the view that cross-linguistic influences can have an important impact on second language acquisition. Odlin analyzes and interprets research showing many ways in… More >>
Language Transfer: Cross-Linguistic Influence in Language Learning
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Words Into Worlds: Learning a Second Language Through Process Drama
An analysis of learning a second language through process drama. Topics covered include: evoking dramatic moments in second language learning and teaching; the nature of teacher-student interaction in drama-orientated language classrooms; and the psycho-social aspect of drama on learning…. More >>
Words Into Worlds: Learning a Second Language Through Process Drama
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The Ecology and Semiotics of Language Learning: A Sociocultural Perspective
The ecological perspective on language and language education has in recent years become a major focus of interest in the fields of second language teaching and learning, and linguistics and education in general. This is the first book-length attempt to provide a comprehensive overview of an ecology of language learning, including both theoretical discussions on language, semiotics, emergence, and self, and the practical consequences of an ecological view for classr… More >>
The Ecology and Semiotics of Language Learning: A Sociocultural Perspective
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Easy Japanese: A Direct Learning Approach for Immediate Communication
- ISBN13: 9780804837460
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- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No .
The beginning student, tourist, traveler, businessperson-everyone interested in the Japanese language as it is spoken today-will find this book to be an invaluable learning aid. Thirty easy-to-follow lessons present the most common features of the language in short, simple and immediately useful sentences. Practice exercises, accompanied by a Japanese-English dictionary, enable the user to apply grammar and vocabulary, and emphasize colloquial Japanese conversation…. More >>
Easy Japanese: A Direct Learning Approach for Immediate Communication
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Second Language Learning: Theoretical Foundations
A survey and analysis of second language theory discusses the development of ideas in this expanding area of language studies. It looks at the implications of these ideas and directions for future research. Contains study questions and activities as well as practical guidelines on the use of available research resources…. More >>
Second Language Learning: Theoretical Foundations
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