This text explores the relationship between second language teaching practice and what is known about the process of second language acquisition and summarizes the current state of second language acquisition theory. -- Draws general conclusions about the application of theory to methods and materials and describes the characteristics that effective materials should include. -- Concludes that language acquisition occurs best when language is used for the purpose for which it was designed: communication.

Principles and Practice in Second Language Acquisition (Language Teaching Methodology Series)

Reference

Stephen D. Krashen

Words, Language & Grammar

Pergamon Press

1983 The Natural Approach: Language Acquisition in the Classroom (P) by Stephen D. Krashen, &amp; Tracy D. Terrell ***ISBN-13: 9780136120292 ***Pages: 191 9"x6"

The Natural Approach: Language Acquisition in the Classroom

Tracy D.Terrell

S. Karshen

Janus Book Pub/Alemany Pr

1983 Natural Approach: Language Acquisition in the Classroom (P) by Stephen D. Krashen &amp; Tracy D. Terrell ***ISBN-13: 9780880840057 ***191 Pages 9"x6"

The Natural Approach (Language Acquisition in the Classroom)

Alemany Press

Child-adult differences in second language acquisition (Issues in second language research)

Newbury House Publishers

In this little treasure, the world s leading second-language acquisition theorist expounds in brief his hypotheses, most notably that comprehensible input results in language acquisition. He proposes what he believes constitute the components of an effective foreign language program at various stages of acquisition, emphasizing ways to provide aural comprehensible input as well as reading. He deals with various practical issues, among them differences between foreign-language programs and second-language programs as well as activities that are effective for bringing about true competence in a second or foreign language and activities that are not.

Foreign Language Education the Easy Way

Krashen, Stephen D.

Language Education Assocs

This text argues that as the educational achievement of our nation's youth plummets and reports of "functional illiteracy" and alliteracy fill the media, the demand for literacy, even in mundane jobs, has soared. In response to this dilemma, author Stephen Drashen proposes an obvious, but often overlooked, solution: reading. According to Krashen, reading is the most powerful tool available for building a child's vocabulary and for increasing the ability to read, write, spell and comprehend. After a summary and probing examination of the research on reading and a critique of traditional approaches to the teaching of reading, Krashen advocates a programme of free voluntary reading (FVR) in the schools. FVR means time is set aside to allow young people to read what they want to read, even if it's comic books or romances. In support of his argument, Krashen presents the cumulation of a century of research from different countries. He discusses the positive effects of reading aloud, light reading and reading nontraditional forms of literature, and the importance of the library and a print-rich environment. And he offers guidelines for the implementation of an FVR programme. He also addresses issues such as the limits of reading and writing and the effects of television.

The Power of Reading: Insights from the Research

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Second language acquisition is explored in this title by the preeminent researcher and theorist Stephen Krashen. Included are these main topics: Acquisition vs Learning, Natural Order, Monitor, Input and Affective Filter.

Fundamentals of Language Education

Laredo Pub Co

読書はパワー

Mieko Nagakura

Unknown

The birth of this book is like that of any child, filled with hopes and dreams for the future. This book represents the best of bilingual education today and, by its birth, we attempt to shape the future for ourselves and our children. Through the sharing of state-of-the-art experiences founded on sound learning theory, the board of directors of the California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) seeks to further academic excellence and achievement in this field.

On Course: Bilingual Education's Success in California

Douglas Biber

California Assn for

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