Expertise in Second Language Learning and Teaching (Paperback)

K. Johnson (editor), Catherine Wallace (author of contributions), Virginia Samuda (author of contributions), Martin Bygate (author of contributions)

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Paperback 258 Pages / Published: 10/11/2005

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Synopsis

Understanding what constitutes expertise in language learning and teaching is important for theoretical reasons related to psycholinguistic, and applied linguistic, enquiry. It also has many significant applications in practice, particularly in relation to the training and practice of language teachers and improvements in students' strategies of learning. In this volume, methodologies for establishing what constitutes expert practice are discussed and the contributions address the fields of listening, reading, writing, speaking and communication strategies, looking at common characteristics of the 'expert teacher' and the 'expert learner'.

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN: 9780230554368
Number of pages: 258
Weight: 454 g
Dimensions: 216 x 140 x 15 mm

MEDIA REVIEWS

'In a nutshell Expertise in Second Language Learning and Teaching as a whole is a book written by experts for experts in whose hands it will live many lives.' - ELT Journal

'...expertise has not received much in the way of a focused treatment in the field of second language acquisition. The appearance of this compact and tightly written text therefore marks a welcome addition to the field.' - Language and Education