Product Description

The influence of cognitive processing on second language acquisition (SLA), and on the development of second language (SL) instruction, has always been a subject of major interest to both SLA researchers and those involved in SL pedagogy. Recent theoretical research into SLA and SL pedagogy has shown renewed interest in the role of cognitive variables such as attention, short, working, and long term memory, and automaticity of language processing. This volume first examines the theoretical foundations of research into the cognitive processes underlying SLA, and then describes various implications for pedagogically oriented research and for SL classroom practice. The blend of research from the cognitive sciences and applied linguistics make it an excellent introduction to applied linguists and language teachers interested in the psycholinguistic processes underlying SLA.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #716688 in Books
• Published on: 2001-11-29
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 464 pages

Customer Reviews

a very useful and comprehensive book
This book is so interesting. Many books on language teaching only describe what teachers do. This book talks about the language learner, and their ways of thinking. It describes the importnace of attention and memory, and also how language is processed. then it talks about how to use this information to teach languages. The chapter on focus on form by Doughty is long, and very interesting. I think all teachers and L2 researchers should have this. It is one of the most exciting books on learning and teaching I have read. it is so comprehensive!!