Language teaching theory & methods
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Language teaching theory & methods
Paperback. Presenting data from a five year ethnographic study combined with a 40 year span of policy analysis, this volume is a rare book length treatment of the chasm between imagined policy and its experienced delivery, and will provide insights that policymakers around the world can draw on. Series: Bilingual Education and Bilingualism. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: CFDM; CJA; JNF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 210 x 149 x 11. Weight in Grams: 230.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783090037
- ISBN
- 9781783090037
Paperback
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€ 43.35
€ 43.35
This book explores how complex systems theory can contribute to the understanding of classroom language learner motivation through an extended examination of the dynamic conditions operating in a foreign language classroom in Japan. Its reflexive, narrative approach shines light on the evolving nature of research and role of the researcher. Series: Second Language Acquisition. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; CFM; CJA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 165 x 241 x 19. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783095889
- ISBN
- 9781783095889
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€ 161.61
€ 161.61
Hardback. This book focuses on issues regarding the learning of a foreign language in older adults (aged 60 and over). It details a multidisciplinary study on Japanese older learners of Spanish and discusses the influence of learning experiences on vocabulary learning strategy use. It also proposes concrete techniques for teachers of older learners. Series: Second Language Acquisition. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: CJA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 164 x 242 x 19. Weight in Grams: 532.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783096299
- ISBN
- 9781783096299
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Condition: New
€ 161.72
€ 161.72
Delivering Processing Instruction in Classrooms and in Virtual Context...
Benati, Alessandro, Lee, John
Hardcover. Examines empirically the differential effects of delivering processing instruction in classrooms with an instructor and students interacting (with each other and with the instructor) versus on computers to students working individually. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CFDC; CJA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 166 x 16. Weight in Grams: 384. Research and Practice. 224 pages, Illustrations. Examines empirically the differential effects of delivering processing instruction in classrooms with an instructor and students interacting (with each other and with the instructor) versus on computers to students working individually. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: CFDC; CJA. Dimension: 244 x 166 x 16. Weight: 384.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Equinox Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845532475
- ISBN
- 9781845532475
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 124.54
€ 124.54
Paperback. This book explores online intercultural exchange, the activity of engaging learners in collaborative project work with partners from other cultures using online communication technology. It examines how online collaboration can be integrated into the foreign language classroom and can improve students' intercultural communicative competence. Editor(s): O'Dowd, Robert (Universidad de Leon). Series: Languages for Intercultural Communication and Education. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: CJA; JNQ; JNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 149 x 17. Weight in Grams: 390.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847690081
- ISBN
- 9781847690081
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Condition: New
€ 49.95
€ 49.95
Investigating Pragmatics in Foreign Language Learning, Teaching and Te...
. Ed(S): Soler, Eva Alcon (Universitat Jaume ...
Paperback. The book focuses on investigating pragmatic learning, teaching and testing in foreign language contexts. It brings together research that investigates these three areas in different formal language learning settings and focuses on different foreign languages. Editor(s): Soler, Eva Alcon (Universitat Jaume I); Martinez-Flor, Alicia (Universitat Jaume I). Series: Second Language Acquisition. Num Pages: 280 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: CFDC; CJA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 420.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847690845
- ISBN
- 9781847690845
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Condition: New
€ 50.10
€ 50.10
Language Learning Strategies in Independent Settings
. Ed(S): Hurd, Stella; Lewis, Tim (Open Unive...
Paperback. Classroom-based language tuition is often overshadowed by approaches such as distance learning, supported independent learning and blended learning. This book examines language learning strategies in a range of independent settings and addresses key issues for independent learners such as autonomy, strategic awareness and self-regulation. Editor(s): Hurd, Stella; Lewis, Tim (Open University). Series: Second Language Acquisition. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: CJA; JNQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 536.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847690975
- ISBN
- 9781847690975
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Condition: New
€ 50.85
€ 50.85
Paperback. This book brings together nine case studies of teachers and young learners worldwide. In each setting, classroom interaction is interpreted to illustrate how teachers and their students verbally co-construct culturally appropriate learning attitudes and behaviours. Editor(s): Barnard, Roger B.; Torres-Guzman, Maria E. Series: New Perspectives on Language and Education. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: CJA; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 330.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847691125
- ISBN
- 9781847691125
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Condition: New
€ 49.52
€ 49.52
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847691224
- ISBN
- 9781847691224
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Condition: New
€ 49.96
€ 49.96
Paperback. This book argues that the foreign language classroom should be regarded as a multilingual community of practice. From a sociocultural and ecological position, Levine guides the reader through a theoretical, empirical, and pedagogical treatment of the important roles of the first language, and of code-switching practices, in the language classroom. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: CJA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 210 x 149 x 13. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847693327
- ISBN
- 9781847693327
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Condition: New
€ 49.43
€ 49.43
Paperback. This volume showcases the practice and promise of immersion education through in-depth investigations of program design, implementation practices, and policies in one-way, two-way and indigenous immersion programs. Contributors present new research and reflect on possibilities for strengthening practices and policies in immersion education. Editor(s): Tedick, Diane J.; Christian, Donna; Fortune, Tara Williams. Series: Bilingual Education and Bilingualism. Num Pages: 312 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: CFDM; CJA; JN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 210 x 150 x 17. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847694027
- ISBN
- 9781847694027
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Condition: New
€ 50.25
€ 50.25
Speaking and Instructed Foreign Language Acquisition
. Ed(S): Pawlak, Miroslaw; Waniek-Klimczak, E...
This book investigates various aspects of speaking in a foreign language. It is unique in considering this key skill from both psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic perspectives, and in focusing entirely on instructed foreign language contexts. The book demonstrates how theory and research can be translated into classroom practice. Editor(s): Pawlak, Miroslaw; Waniek-Klimczak, Ewa; Majer, Jan. Series: Second Language Acquisition. Num Pages: 328 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CFDC; CJA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 634.
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847694119
- ISBN
- 9781847694119
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Condition: New
€ 151.14
€ 151.14
Paperback. This is a collection of essays dealing with ESL/EFL/FL teacher education by experienced ESL/EFL/FL teacher educators and student teachers of different cultural backgrounds, and from different countries. The essays cover topics that focus both on the teacher as learner and the learner as teacher. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 150 x 18. Weight in Grams: 399.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780761804673
- ISBN
- 9780761804673
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Condition: New
€ 84.65
€ 84.65
Hardback. This book considers the potential of written corrective feedback to facilitate second language (L2) development. It draws on cognitive and sociocultural theoretical perspectives and empirical evidence to explore some of the factors that explain why written corrective feedback may or may not lead to L2 development. Series: Second Language Acquisition. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: CFDC; CJA; CJCW; EBA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783095049
- ISBN
- 9781783095049
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.36
€ 150.36
Hardback. This book explores authenticity as it relates to second language acquisition with a focus on the instruction of English as a foreign language. It discusses the theoretical issues surrounding authenticity and presents it as a complex dynamic construct that can only be understood by examining it from social, individual and contextual dimensions. Series: Second Language Acquisition. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: CFDC; CJA; EBA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 245 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783095674
- ISBN
- 9781783095674
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.93
€ 161.93
Hardback. This book presents research on the learning of foreign languages by children in primary school settings. It covers issues that have been under-researched within this group of learners such as implicit/explicit learning, interaction, feedback provision, first language use, metalinguistic awareness, noticing and individual variables. Editor(s): Garcia Mayo, Maria del Pilar. Series: Second Language Acquisition. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: CFDC; CJA; JNLB; YQF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783098101
- ISBN
- 9781783098101
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 174.04
€ 174.04
Delivering Processing Instruction in Classrooms and in Virtual Context...
Benati, Alessandro G.; Lee, James F.
Paperback. Processing Instruction (PI) is an approach to grammar instruction for second language learning. This volume focuses on this issue of PI - the role of technology in language learning. It examines the differential effects of delivering PI in classrooms with an instructor and students interacting versus on computers to students working individually. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: CFDC; CJA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 7. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Equinox Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845532482
- ISBN
- 9781845532482
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.13
€ 45.13
Hardback. The first year of teaching has been characterized as a type of "reality shock" for many language teachers. This book outlines several case studies of the experiences second/foreign language teachers during their first year of teaching in such diverse contexts as the USA, Singapore, Cambodia, the UK, Italy, southern Europe, Hong Kong, and Japan. Editor(s): Farrell, Thomas S. C. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CJA; JNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Equinox Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845534028
- ISBN
- 9781845534028
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Condition: New
€ 41.99
€ 41.99
Hardback. Issues in Second Language Teaching is a text-book written in order to help trainee teachers and more experienced teachers reflect on certain topics related to second language learning and language teaching. Num Pages: 156 pages, 19 figures. BIC Classification: CJA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 162 x 236 x 17. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Equinox Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 156
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845539252
- ISBN
- 9781845539252
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.51
€ 42.51
Paperback. Using sociocultural approaches to research on language learning and an extensive corpus of classroom videos made over four years, the book documents language learning as an epiphenomenon of peer face-to-face interaction. The book uses methods from conversation analysis with longitudinal data to document practices for interaction between learners. Series: New Perspectives on Language and Education. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: CJA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148 x 11. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847690258
- ISBN
- 9781847690258
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.61
€ 43.61