How Languages are Learned (Fourth Edition)

English-Speaking Union's Duke of Edinburgh Book Prize 1993

This prize-winning, readable introduction to research in language acquisition is recommended reading for second language teachers worldwide.

Now in its 4th edition, How Languages are Learned is highly valued for the way it relates language acquisition theory to classroom teaching and learning and draws practical implications from the research for the language classroom.

How Languages are Learned is widely-used as a reference book on teacher training courses, and for new and experienced practising teachers.

Key Features:

• Relates theories of first and second language acquisition to what actually goes on in the classroom
• Uses activities throughout to explore the practical implications of the ideas presented
• NEW Updated content gives teachers information about recent research on L2 learning

NEW Activities and Questions for Reflection personalise content and support critical thinking

• NEW Extra Activities, Study Questions, and videos available online at www.oup.com/elt/teacher/hlal

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New resources to complement the book are available at www.oup.com/elt/teacher/hlal:

• Sample material from the fourth edition, including new 'Questions for Reflection'
• Discussion Questions organized per chapter
• Supplementary Activities for teachers
• Editable chapter summaries
• Weblinks to related content on other websites