[PDF] Language In Focus eBook

Author : Kasia Papaja
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 511 pages
File Size : 45,84 MB
Release : 2016-12-14
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 144385851X

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Applied Linguistics is a field of academic enquiry that deals with the theoretical and empirical investigation of real issues which focus on language. These issues include aspects of linguistics, first or second language acquisition, literacy, language disorders, foreign language learning and teaching, bilingual education, linguistic discrimination, and language policy, among others. New approaches, new theoretical concepts and new methods are a prerequisite for dealing with particular educational issues, and, as such, this book focuses on the challenges and opportunities that emerge from this. It brings together selected presentations given at the LIF2014 conference, which took place in Antalya, Turkey. The main focus of this event was to reflect the internationality of the English language by drawing academicians, researchers, teachers and educational authorities from all over the world and providing them with the opportunity to exchange an interdisciplinary dialogue on the theoretical as well as purely practical implications of Applied Linguistics and ELT.

Author : Dick Allwright
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 13,20 MB
Release : 1991-04-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780521269094

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The authors set out to define the aims, principles and objectives of recent research into what exactly happens in the language classroom, to describe the findings of this work, and to relate these to teaching practice.

Author : Kris Van den Branden
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 49,26 MB
Release : 2022-04-15
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9027257884

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This book provides a comprehensive, research-based account of how people learn a second/foreign language and shows how classroom practice can be organised around research-based principles. In the first part, the book provides up-to-date insights into the cognitive, motivational, and emotional dimensions of learning an additional language. In the second part, ten principles of high-quality additional language teaching are introduced and illustrated by a wealth of authentic, classroom-based examples. The book also explores implications for curriculum design and the assessment of additional language competences. A separate chapter is devoted to the ways in which innovation in language education can be fostered. Throughout the book, the question is addressed whether additional language teaching should primarily focus on meaningful tasks, form-based practice, or the integration of both. This book is a must-read for all those who are interested in improving the quality of second and foreign language education.

Author : Jean L. Turner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 35,39 MB
Release : 2014-02-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 1134055587

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Assuming no familiarity with statistical methods, this text for language education research methods and statistics courses provides detailed guidance and instruction on principles of designing, conducting, interpreting, reading, and evaluating statistical research done in classroom settings or with a small number of participants. While three different types of statistics are addressed (descriptive, parametric, non-parametric) the emphasis is on non-parametric statistics because they are appropriate when the number of participants is small and the conditions for use of parametric statistics are not satisfied. The emphasis on non-parametric statistics is unique and complements the growing interest among second and foreign language educators in doing statistical research in classrooms. Designed to help students and other language education researchers to identify and use analyses that are appropriate for their studies, taking into account the number of participants and the shape of the data distribution, the text includes sample studies to illustrate the important points in each chapter and exercises to promote understanding of the concepts and the development of practical research skills. Mathematical operations are explained in detail, and step-by-step illustrations in the use of R (a very powerful, online, freeware program) to perform all calculations are provided. A Companion Website extends and enhances the text with PowerPoint presentations illustrating how to carry out calculations and use R; practice exercises with answer keys; data sets in Excel MS-DOS format; and quiz, midterm, and final problems with answer keys.

Author : Barbara Kroll
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 13,86 MB
Release : 1990-10-26
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0521383838

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This text is a highly accessible and authoritative approach to the theory and practice of teaching writing to students of English.

Author : Kimi Kondo-Brown
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 39,71 MB
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9027241430

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This collection of studies investigates the individual, micro-psychological, and macro-societal factors that promote or discourage the development of child and young adult heritage language learners' spoken and written skills in East Asian languages (Chinese, Japanese, and Korean). The research presented in this book is based on empirical data from various learning and social settings in the United States and Canada. The contributors are themselves mostly from East Asian immigrant backgrounds and have worked closely with students from such backgrounds. This book also speaks to the needs for future research within East Asian communities that will (a) promote East Asian heritage language development in applied linguistics, (b) encourage parental, community, and national support for East Asian heritage language development, and (c) improve the teaching of oral and written skills for heritage learners of East Asian languages in various educational settings.

Author : Hossein Nassaji
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 20,83 MB
Release : 2011-03-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 113696603X

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Recent SLA research recognizes the necessity of attention to grammar and demonstrates that form-focused instruction is especially effective when it is incorporated into a meaningful communicative context. Designed specifically for second-language teachers, this text identifies and explores the various options for integrating a focus on grammar and a focus on communication in classroom contexts and offers concrete examples of teaching activities for each option. Each chapter includes a description of the option, its theoretical and empirical background, examples of activities illustrating in a non-technical manner how it can be implemented in the classroom, questions for reflection, and a list of useful resources that teachers can consult for further information.

Author : Luciana C. de Oliverira
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 24,2 MB
Release : 2016-06-28
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 0194002845

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Focus on Grammar and Meaning explores how to teach grammar effectively to second or foreign language learners aged 5–18. It provides teachers with research insights that will help them to reflect on their classroom practice and enable them to experiment with different ways of teaching grammar. Taking a ‘systemic-functional’ approach, the authors emphasize the importance of linking language and meaning in teaching. Key research studies on grammar instruction are featured, examples from real classroom practice are examined, and activities are provided to help teachers relate the content to their own teaching context. Additional online resources at www.oup.com/elt/teacher/fogm Luciana C. de Oliveira is Associate Professor of TESOL and Applied Linguistics at Teachers College, Columbia University, New York. Mary J. Schleppegrell is Professor of Education at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Author : Esther Geva
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 31,35 MB
Release : 2016-09-27
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 0194002861

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Focus on Reading aims to help teachers develop a deep understanding of the multiple skills and factors involved in second language reading development for second or foreign language learners aged 5–18. It equips teachers with practical skills for the effective teaching and assessment of second language reading to students with different learning needs. The book features key research studies on reading comprehension, considers examples from real classroom practice, and provides activities to help teachers relate the content and objectives to their own teaching context. Additional online resources at www.oup.com/elt/teacher/for Esther Geva is Full Professor in the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto. Gloria Ramírez is Associate Professor in the Faculty of Human, Social, and Educational Development at Thompson Rivers University, British Columbia.

Author : Catherine Doughty
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 28,99 MB
Release : 1998-02-28
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780521623902

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This volume examines theoretical foundations, empirical research, and pedagogical implementations of focus on form. Traditional language teaching can result in limited fluency, whereas communicative approaches tend to produce fluency with less accuracy. This book presents a potential solution to this dilemma. The hardback edition respects students' "internal linguistic syllabus" by drawing their attention to problematic linguistic features during communicative activities, thus providing an alternative to methodologies that treat accuracy and fluency separately. This volume examines theoretical foundations, empirical research, and a range of possible pedagogical implementations.