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Paperback. The aim of this book is to bridge the gap between the theory and practice of teaching language for communication. It is written primarily for teachers who wish to adopt a communicative approach and would like to reflect on the principles that underlie it. Series: Applied Language Studies. Num Pages: 136 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 2AB; CJA; GTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 218.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631154563
- ISBN
- 9780631154563
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Condition: New
€ 50.25
€ 50.25
Paperback. This book explores topics related to the language learning processes of learners with special needs including students with learning disabilities. The chapters written by authors in a wide variety of educational settings discuss individual learner characteristics and profiles, diagnosis and assessment issues and instructional programs. Editor(s): Kormos, Judit (Lancaster University); Kontra, Edit H. (Eotvos Lorand University). Series: Second Language Acquisition. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: CJA; JNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 160 x 14. Weight in Grams: 376.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847690890
- ISBN
- 9781847690890
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Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 36.22
€ 36.99
€ 36.22
Paperback. Num Pages: 148 pages, 3,800 entries. BIC Classification: 2ADF; CJA; WHL; WTK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 9. Weight in Grams: 180.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. United States
- Edition
- Bilingual
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780781809153
- ISBN
- 9780781809153
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Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 12.76
€ 13.99
€ 12.76
Sociocultural Theory and the Teaching of Second Languages
. Ed(S): Lantolf, James P.; Poehner, Matthew ...
Hardback. L S Vygotsky, the renowned Russian psychologist, argued that the true test of any scientific theory is the extent to which it improves the concrete practical activities of people. This work includes 14 original chapters that document innovations in second and foreign language teaching that are rooted in Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development. Editor(s): Lantolf, James P.; Poehner, Matthew E. Series: Equinox Textbooks & Surveys in Linguistics. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: CJA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 169 x 30. Weight in Grams: 771.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Equinox Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845532499
- ISBN
- 9781845532499
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Condition: New
€ 50.45
€ 50.45
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.
- Format
- 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 text is a contribution to the theory of the language education curriculum. It explores key aspects of the current debate on language teaching and examines the important issues of the learning process, the central concepts of authenticity, motivation and language awareness. Series: Applied Linguistics and Language Study. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CF; CJA; JNKC; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 15. Weight in Grams: 332.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Routledge United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780582248793
- ISBN
- 9780582248793
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Condition: New
€ 63.40
€ 63.40
Hardback. This volume defines vocabulary knowledge in each of the areas identified in Nation's framework of 'what is involved in knowing a word', and presents some of the latest exemplary research in these areas. It also explores how learners handle what they know, or partly know, in foreign language vocabulary, and how they activate this information. Editor(s): Milton, James; Fitzpatrick, Tess (Swansea University). Num Pages: 224 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFK; CFM; CJA; CJBG. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 468.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- SKU
- V9780230275720
- ISBN
- 9780230275720
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.16
€ 135.16
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. .
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783098101
- ISBN
- 9781783098101
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Condition: New
€ 174.04
€ 174.04
Paperback. Reviews a range of research on classroom learning, developing a theory of instructed second language acquisition that has significant implications for language teaching. This title traces the attempts to explain classroom language learning in terms of general theory of learning (behaviorism) and the study of naturalistic language learning. Series: Best of Language Learning Series. Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CFDC; CJA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 151 x 24. Weight in Grams: 558.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631228585
- ISBN
- 9780631228585
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Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 52.66
€ 52.99
€ 52.66
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783091201
- ISBN
- 9781783091201
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.82
€ 161.82
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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Condition: New
€ 161.61
€ 161.61
Hardcover. Editor(s): Inan, Banu; Yuksel, Dogan. Num Pages: 233 pages. BIC Classification: CJA; EBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 183 x 260 x 18. Weight in Grams: 610.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781633217973
- ISBN
- 9781633217973
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Condition: New
€ 245.10€ 163.58
€ 245.10
€ 163.58
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.
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- 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
Paperback. Teaches basic conversational and literary skills in Mandarin. This title builds language ability while stimulating learners' curiosity about the linguistic structures of the language as well as the geography, history, and culture of China. Num Pages: 656 pages, 48 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2GDCM; CJA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College); (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 253 x 183 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1330.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Edition
- Bilingual
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300141177
- ISBN
- 9780300141177
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Condition: New
€ 62.14€ 48.03
€ 62.14
€ 48.03
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
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Condition: New
€ 43.61
€ 43.61
Hardback. This is a book which provides post-graduate students, researchers, materials developers and teachers with everything they need to know about materials development for language learning, both for the development of paper and of digital materials. Num Pages: 412 pages. BIC Classification: CJA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 412
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781119054764
- ISBN
- 9781119054764
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Condition: New
€ 103.79
€ 103.79
The book offers a novel view of consciousness and its place in second language learning, using the established cognitive framework, MOGUL. It also provides an extensive review of theories of consciousness and related cognitive theory and research, placing that work in the context of second language learning. Series: Second Language Acquisition. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: CFDC; CJA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 242 x 159 x 21. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783092666
- ISBN
- 9781783092666
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.13
€ 162.13
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.
- Format
- 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
Paperback. Editor(s): Hansen, Hans Lauge. Num Pages: 246 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: CJA; CJBG; DSB; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 536.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Museum Tusculanum Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 246
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788772899404
- ISBN
- 9788772899404
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Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 32.97
€ 46.99
€ 32.97
Paperback. The first year of teaching has been characterized as a type of "reality shock" for many language teachers. This title discusses the challenges and influences novice language teachers face when teaching in their first years. It outlines several case studies of the experiences second/foreign language teachers during their first year of teaching. Editor(s): Farrell, Thomas S. C. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: CJA; JNKH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Equinox Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845534035
- ISBN
- 9781845534035
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.88
€ 41.88
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
Paperback. This volume provides an up-to-date and comprehensive reference guide to the key concepts, ideas, movements and trends of applied linguistics for language teaching. Editor(s): Johnson, Keith; Johnson, Helen. Num Pages: 400 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CF; CJA; GBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 181 x 21. Weight in Grams: 710.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- New Ed
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631214823
- ISBN
- 9780631214823
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.12
€ 61.12
Paperback. This edited volume explores the educational significance of intercultural experience. It offers a broader conception of interculturality than commonly found in the area of foreign language teaching. Contributors represent a diverse range of academic and professional interests. Editor(s): Alred, Geof; Byram, Mike; Fleming, Mike. Series: Language and Intercultural Communication for Education. Num Pages: 280 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CJA; CJC; JNA; JNKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 209 x 149 x 14. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853596063
- ISBN
- 9781853596063
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.07
€ 44.07
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
Condition: New
€ 43.35
€ 43.35