How Second Languages are Learned - An Introduction (Hardcover)

A comprehensive introduction to how people learn second languages (L2s), this textbook approaches the topic through five problems the L2 learner has to solve: 'breaking into' the L2; associating forms with meanings; learning sentence structure; learning phrasal and sentential meaning; and learning the use of the L2 in context. These problems are linked throughout to the L2 acquisition of lexis, morphology, syntax, semantics, phonetics/phonology and language-use in a reader-friendly way, using key studies to build a comprehensive picture of how L2s are learned. 'In a nutshell' summaries of chapter sections provide helpful signposts to the developing argument, whilst end-of-chapter activities encourage the reader to reflect on the ideas presented, analyse data and think creatively about the problems encountered. The roles of innate knowledge, input, and the age at which learning starts are also considered. This essential textbook will enable students to think objectively about language, and will be an asset to any introductory course on second language acquisition.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2018
Authors:	Roger Hawkins
Dimensions:	253 x 177 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	346
ISBN-13:	978-1-108-47503-7
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Semantics (meaning) > Lexicography Promotions
LSN:	1-108-47503-5
Barcode:	9781108475037

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