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Direct linkSchwieter, 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
Peer reviewedKramsch, Claire – Contemporary French Civilization, 1989
Two different approaches to the use of French television as an instructional medium in French language (for teaching grammar and vocabulary and for examining its presentation of the French culture) are examined, and their use for teaching two different populations is discussed. An ethnographic approach is taken. (68 references) (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cultural Differences, Cultural Education, Discourse Analysis
Download full textGosak, Alice; Nguyen, Patricia – 1992
These instructor and student manuals contain the content for a course on getting a job for students of English as a Second Language. The course emphasizes the cultural values and nuances of U.S. culture that students may expect to encounter during the job search and job interviews. Topics covered include exploring cultural assumptions, culture…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Differences
Cellini, Donald E. – 1997
The learning activities contained in this booklet are designed to help students of Spanish learn to use Spanish personal names approximately in a variety of situations. The first section outlines common titles of address for men and women, lists popular feminine and masculine first names, discusses compound names, lists common Spanish family…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Contrastive Linguistics, English, Foreign Countries
Bragaw, Donald, Ed.; And Others – Intercom, 1983
Describes eight interdisciplinary lessons for use in second language and social studies courses to educate students for responsible membership in the world community. Goals include decreasing stereotypic and ethnocentric perceptions; increasing the ability to empathize; and developing constructive attitudes towards diversity, change, and conflict.…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Cultural Interrelationships
Wall, Naomi Binder; And Others – 1991
This guide is designed for adults who want to improve their literacy and basic numeracy skills in English. The guide is partly a workbook, providing room for learners to write directly on the pages. It contains facts and figures of interest to both learners and teachers, and it encourages discussion and provides its users with an opportunity to…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Basic Skills, Cultural Awareness
