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Schwieter, John W., Ed.; Benati, Alessandro, Ed. – Cambridge University Press, 2019
Providing a comprehensive survey of cutting-edge work on second language learning, this "Handbook," written by a team of leading experts, surveys the nature of second language learning and its implications for teaching. Prominent theories and methods from linguistics, psycholinguistics, processing-based, and cognitive approaches are…
Descriptors: Language Acquisition, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Educational Theories
Murphy, Dianna, Ed.; Evans-Romaine, Karen, Ed. – Multilingual Matters, 2016
A number of reports in the US have highlighted the country's need for improved second language skills for both national security and economic competitiveness. The Language Flagship program, launched in 2002, aims to raise expectations regarding language proficiency levels at the post-secondary level and to address structural gaps in the curricula…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, College Second Language Programs, Program Descriptions
Baidak, Nathalie; Parveva, Teodora – Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency, European Commission, 2008
This second edition of "Key Data on Teaching Languages at School in Europe" contains 44 indicators in five chapters entitled "Context," "Organisation," "Participation," "Teachers" and "Teaching Processes." It has been produced in collaboration with Eurostat and belongs to the "Key…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Language Proficiency, Educational Research
Gersten, Russell M.; Jimenez, Robert T. – 1998
This collection of essays is designed to help teachers of linguistically and culturally diverse students address their students' needs effectively. Essays include: "A Balanced Approach to Early Spanish Literacy Instruction" (Claude Goldenberg); "Language and Preliteracy Development of English as a Second Language Learners in Early…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Design