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Carmen Muñoz, Editor; Imma Miralpeix, Editor – Language Learning & Language Teaching, 2024
This volume presents research on second language learning through audiovisual input, conducted within the SUBTiLL (Subtitles in Language Learning) project at the University of Barcelona. It includes studies exploring various language dimensions and skills, such as vocabulary, pronunciation, and reading, while also considering learner factors, such…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Language Proficiency, Linguistic Input
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Freiermuth, Mark, Ed.; Zarrinabadi, Nourollah, Ed. – New Language Learning and Teaching Environments, 2020
This edited volume brings together large-scale research as well as case studies from a range of geographical contexts and represents a variety of educational settings involving second language learners and users. Its aim is to explore the interrelated issues of psychology and technology use in second language learning settings as well as in more…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Case Studies, Technology Uses in Education
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Schwieter, John W., Ed. – Language Learning & Language Teaching, 2013
This volume brings together theoretical perspectives and empirical studies in second language (L2) acquisition and bilingualism and discusses their implications for L2 pedagogy. The book is organized into three sections that focus on prominent linguistic and cognitive theories and together provide a compelling set of state-of-the-art works. Part I…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Teaching Methods, Learning Processes, Second Language Learning
Pinkham, Ashley M., Ed.; Kaefer, Tanya, Ed.; Neuman, Susan B., Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2012
Synthesizing cutting-edge research from multiple disciplines, this book explores how young children acquire knowledge in the "real world" and describes practical applications for early childhood classrooms. The breadth and depth of a child's knowledge base are important predictors of later literacy development and academic achievement. Leading…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Play, Picture Books, Literacy
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Kretschmer, Robert E., Ed. – Volta Review, 1982
Nine author contributed chapters present the state of the art knowledge on the reading process and reading instruction as applied to the hearing-impaired population. (SW)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Hearing Impairments, Learning Processes, Reading Achievement
Huckin, Thomas, Ed.; And Others – 1995
This book contains 14 essays on reading and vocabulary learning in second language acquisition. Chapters include: "Research on ESL/EFL Vocabulary Acquisition: Putting It in Context" (James Coady); "Implications for L2 Vocabulary Acquisition and Instruction From L1 Vocabulary Research" (Fredricka Stoller and William Grabe); "Patterns and Perils of…
Descriptors: Chinese, Context Clues, Decoding (Reading), English (Second Language)
Simic, Marge, Comp.; Smith, Carl, Ed. – 1990
Originally developed as part of a project for the Department of Defense Schools (DoDDS) system, this learning package on the role of vocabulary in reading and learning is designed for teachers who wish to upgrade or expand their teaching skills on their own. The package includes an overview of the project; a comprehensive search of the ERIC…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education
Coady, James, Ed.; Huckin, Thomas, Ed. – 1997
A collection of essays on second language vocabulary learning includes: "Historical Trends in Second Language Vocabulary Instruction" (Cheryl Boyd Zimmerman); "The Lexical Plight in Second Language Reading: Words You Don't Know, Words You Think You Know, and Words You Can't Guess" (Batia Laufer); "Orthographic Knowledge in L2 Lexical Processing: A…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Difficulty Level
Clahsen, Harald, Ed. – 1996
The collection of essays and studies concerning generative grammar and first and second language acquisition includes: "The Optional-Infinitive Stage in Child English: Evidence from Negation" (Tony Harris, Ken Wexler); "Towards a Structure-Building Model of Acquisition" (Andrew Radford); "The Underspecification of…
Descriptors: Basque, Child Language, Contrastive Linguistics, English