Lessons from Good Language Learners

by Edited by Carol Griffiths

• ISBN13: 9780521718141
• ISBN10: 0521718147
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-04-21
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

This edited collection provides a comprehensive overview of the area of sucessful language learning strategies and reviews the literature and research on this subject to date. The book provides a reference base, addresses theoretical issues and considers pedagogical implications. It identifies gaps in our current understanding and suggests useful research initiatives and it considers how all of this relates to successful language learning by unique individuals in a variety of situations. The book is divided into 2 sections: the first deals with learner variables and has chapters on such topics as age, culture, motivation, personality and aptitude. The second covers learning variables such as vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, reading and listening. The writers include many well-established names such as Anna Chamot, Paul Nation and Andrew Cohen as well as some of the best representatives of the new generation of applied linguists.

Table of Contents

Editor's Overview

Prologue

Reflections

Learner Variables

Motivation

Age

Style

Personality

Gender

Strategies

Metacognition

Autonomy

Beliefs

Culture

Aptitude

Learning Variables

Vocabulary

Grammar

Functions

Pronunciation

Listening

Speaking

Reading

Writing

Teaching/learning method

Strategy instruction

Error correction

Task and good language learners

The learner's landscape and journey: A summary

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