Practice in a Second Language: Perspectives from Applied Linguistics and Cognitive Psychology

By Robert DeKeyser

Practice as a necessity for learning a second language has been a tacit assumption among language teachers for quite some time; however, the concept has not been widely considered from a theoretical perspective until now. This volume of twelve original articles focuses on the topic, with attention to the four skill areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking. The contributors explore a number of questions including what kind of practice is most effective, in what contexts, and for what kinds of learners. This text will serve as a valuable resource and reference for second-language educators and researchers alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521684048
• ISBN13: 9780521684040
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"