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Language Acquisition in a Nutshell

by Bill VanPatten

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A primer on how second languages are acquired

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A primer on how second languages are acquired

Bill VanPatten’s book introduces second-language acquisition as a subject for teachers to understand and consider in their work. Its role is informative rather than prescriptive: it does not set out a teaching method or dictate what to teach. Instead, the description frames the book around helping educators make more informed decisions about their practice and their expectations of learners—and of themselves. That distinction makes it a resource about the thinking behind language teaching, rather than a step-by-step classroom manual.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Language teachers seeking an introduction to second-language acquisition
  • Teachers in training who want context for decisions about instruction and learner expectations

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Second-language acquisitionTeacher decision-makingExpectations of learners and educators

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Book overview

Language Acquisition in a Nutshell: A Primer for Teachers will be your definitive guide on second languages and how they are acquired. Written in an easy-to-understand tone with an occasional touch of light-heartedness, Language Acquisition in a Nutshell is made for both teachers and teachers in training. It will show you new ways to think about second-language acquisition, while providing practical ways to implement your new insights. Language Acquisition in a Nutshell does not tell teachers how to teach or what to teach. Rather, the authors help teachers be as informed as possible as they make decisions about what they do and what they expect of their learners-- and perhaps what they expect of themselves.
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