Beginning from the conflict between individual learner differences and the institutionalized, often inflexible character of formal language instruction, Individual Learner Differences in SLA addresses the fact that despite this apparent conflict, ultimate success in learning a language is widespread. Starting with theoretically-based chapters, the book follows the thread of learner differences through sections devoted to learner autonomy; differentiated application of learning strategies; diagnostic studies of experienced learners' management of the learning process; and reports on...
Beginning from the conflict between individual learner differences and the institutionalized, often inflexible character of formal language instruc...
This book presents a selection of empirical papers dealing with second and multiple language acquisition, in which qualitative research methodology is employed. Each of the studies reported in individual chapters is based on a solid theoretical background and an overview of studies in a given area. Although the main focus is on qualitative methods, some of the papers demonstrate the complementarity of quantitative and qualitative approaches in studying language acquisition.
This book presents a selection of empirical papers dealing with second and multiple language acquisition, in which qualitative research methodology is...
This book presents a selection of empirical papers dealing with second and multiple language acquisition, in which qualitative research methodology is employed. Although the main focus is on qualitative methods, some of the papers demonstrate the complementarity of quantitative and qualitative approaches in studying language acquisition.
This book presents a selection of empirical papers dealing with second and multiple language acquisition, in which qualitative research methodology is...
This book offers several insights into cross-cultural and multilingual learning, drawing upon recent research within two main areas: Language Studies and Multilingual Language Learning/Teaching.
This book offers several insights into cross-cultural and multilingual learning, drawing upon recent research within two main areas: Language Studies ...