The Role of Cognates in the Teaching of French

The Role of Cognates in the Teaching of French

Author: Petra Hammer

Publisher: Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13:

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The authors present first, an examination of the dynamics of first and second language acquisition from a developmental, psychological and semantic perspective, secondly, an analytical framework built from relevant literature within which the role of cognates in second language acquisition is assessed, and finally, a cognate instructional unit with which cognates as an efficient approach to French second language vocabulary acquisition by Anglophones is empirically tested.


The Bilingual Lexicon

The Bilingual Lexicon

Author: Robert Schreuder

Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing

Published: 1993-01-01

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9027241082

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In the study of bilingualism, the lexical level of language is of prime importance because, in practical terms, vocabulary acquisition is an essential prerequisite for the development of skill in language use; from a theoretical point of view, the mental lexicon, as a bridge between form and meaning, plays a crucial role in any model of language processing. A central issue in this volume is at which level of the bilingual speaker's lexicon languages share representations and how language-specific representations may be linked. The contributors favor a dynamic, developmental perspective on bilingualism, which takes account of the change of the mental lexicon over time and pays considerable attention to the acquisition phase. Several papers deal with the level of proficiency and its consequences for bilingual lexical processing, as well as the effects of practice. This discussion raises numerous questions about the notion of (lexical) proficiency and how this can be established by objective standards, an area of study that invites collaboration between researchers working from a theoretical and from a practical background.


The Practice of Foreign Language Teaching

The Practice of Foreign Language Teaching

Author: Azamat Akbarov

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2015-10-05

Total Pages: 590

ISBN-13: 1443884499

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The Practice of Foreign Language Teaching: Theories and Applications is a collection of essays which will appeal to teachers of modern languages no matter the level of instruction. The volume analyzes the concepts of foreign language education and multicultural competence, including the notion of the intercultural speaker. It also discusses the ways in which language education policy develops, by comparing the theories and purposes of foreign language education. The essays collected here highlight the various different methods and approaches in language teaching, and introduce more experienced teachers to new approaches and teaching ideas. The book will also provide language instructors with the theoretical background and practical solutions they need to decide which approaches, materials, and resources can and should be used in their L2 classrooms.


ITL.

ITL.

Author: Katholieke Universiteit te Leuven. Instituut voor Toegepaste Linguīstik

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13:

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Research-based Methods of Reading Instruction for English Language Learners, Grades K-4

Research-based Methods of Reading Instruction for English Language Learners, Grades K-4

Author: Sylvia Linan-Thompson

Publisher: ASCD

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 1416606653

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This book is packed with reliable, high-impact, flexible strategies for teaching and learning that are grounded in research and suitable for teachers at any level. The authors also explain how teachers can use an innovative visual profile to better plan for different teaching and learning styles in their classrooms.


Learning Vocabulary in Another Language

Learning Vocabulary in Another Language

Author: I. S. P. Nation

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2022-06-09

Total Pages: 649

ISBN-13: 1009103288

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Vocabulary is now well recognized as an important focus in language teaching and learning. Now in its third edition, this book provides an engaging, authoritative guide to the teaching and learning of vocabulary in another language. It contains descriptions of numerous vocabulary learning strategies, which are supported by reference to experimental research, case studies, and teaching experience. It also describes what vocabulary learners need to know to be effective language users. This new edition has been updated to incorporate the wealth of research that has come out of the past decade. It also includes a new chapter on out of-classroom learning, which explores the effect of the Internet and electronic resources on learning. This vital resource for all vocabulary researchers shows that by taking a systematic approach to vocabulary learning, teachers can make the best use of class time and help learners get the best return for their learning effort.