A Practical Guide to Second Language Teaching and Learning

An accessible, introductory textbook to instructed second language acquisition, illuminating the connections between theory and practice.

Shawn Loewen (Author), Masatoshi Sato (Author)

9781108748315, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 30 May 2024

352 pages
25.4 x 20.4 x 1.7 cm, 0.83 kg

'I've adopted this text for my online class. I find it to be very accessible, and look forward to how my students receive it. So far, I find the pre-reading and post-reading activities, as well as the recaps a great addition.' Caroline Riches, McGill University

An essential resource for individuals entering the field of second language (L2) teaching and learning, this book provides a complete set of instructional materials written in accessible language. Providing enough material to use for an entire semester, the book offers exciting activities for the L2 classroom, alongside outlining the theories and research that support them, including how to connect theory with practice. Each chapter includes: extensive and up-to-date content presented in a clear, engaging, and accessible manner; pre- and post-reading activities to help students connect the topics to their own lives; pedagogical guidelines with practical suggestions; summaries of empirical studies in non-technical, jargon-free language; end-of-chapter assignments which re-enforce students' learning and relate directly to the content. The book concludes with a compelling chapter on the research–practice dialogue. Online resources include lecture slides for instructors and audio files.

Preface
1. Language acquisition
2. Second language acquisition
3. Instructed second language acquisition
4. Input, interaction and output
5. Grammar
6. Vocabulary
7. Pronunciation
8. Pragmatics
9. Academic language skills
10. Cognitive individual differences
11. Psychological individual differences
12. Social individual differences
13. The research–practice dialogue
Glossary
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Linguistics [CF]