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How Languages are Learned
A thoroughly updated edition of this prize-winning, readable introduction to the main theories of first and second language acquisition.
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March 3, 2025
Great textbook that goes over key applied linguistic theories. I actually still use this textbook (5ed) to cite a bunch of my papers. The wording is very easy, and chapters build off of previous chapters ideas. Very easy and decent textbook.
February 25, 2023
8/10
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Read this for class. Dry at times, as all textbooks are, but overall very interesting.
Paperback
Read this for class. Dry at times, as all textbooks are, but overall very interesting.
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January 25, 2026Such a useful and precious book for ESL teachers.
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April 16, 2023
A really solid place to start if you want to know about how languages are learned. Goes into a lot of detail, helpful examples, lots of great research is mentioned.
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