Language Learner Strategies: Contexts, Issues and Applications in Second Language Learning and Teaching

 

      The book written by Michael James Grenfell and Vee Harris offers a comprehensive examination of language learner strategies (LLS) within the realm of second language acquisition. The book integrates theoretical frameworks with empirical research and practical classroom applications, providing educators and researchers with insights into how learners employ various strategies to enhance their language learning processes. By bridging the gap between theory and practice, the authors aim to inform curriculum development and teacher education.

A notable focus of the book is on the 12–15-year-old age group learning modern languages such as French, German, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese. The authors delve into the sociocultural and psychological contexts that influence the use of learner strategies, emphasizing the importance of understanding the learner's environment and background. The book also explores the cognitive aspects of language learning strategies, shedding light on how these strategies can be effectively integrated into teaching methodologies to support language acquisition.

Structured into three parts, the book systematically links established language learning theories with the authors' empirical studies and discusses the implications for curriculum policy and teacher education. By examining both the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of language learner strategies, Grenfell and Harris provide a valuable resource for educators seeking to enhance their teaching practices and support learners in developing effective language learning strategies.

 

Title                : Language Learner Strategies: Contexts, Issues and Applications in Second

                          Language Learning and Teaching

Authors          : Michael James Grenfell & Vee Harris

Publisher        : Bloomsbury Academic

Pub. Year       : 2017

Subject           : Language Learning Strategies, Second Language Acquisition, Language

                          Education

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