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How languages are learned

How languages are learned
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Edition:
3
Author:
Patsy Lightbown
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Release Date:
2006
ISBN-10:
0194422240
ISBN-13:
9780194422246

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About How languages are learned

This thoroughly updated third edition presents the main theories of language acquisition, considering their bearing on language teaching. It discusses the effects of factors such as intelligence, personality, and age. It helps teachers assess the merits of different methods and textbooks. This new edition includes more information on theories of first language acquisition and early bilingualism, and the affects of motivation and style.

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