Learning Vocabulary in Another Language

Cambridge Applied Linguistics

by I.S.P. Nation

Vocabulary is now well recognized as an important focus in language teaching and learning. Now in its third edition, this book provides an engaging, authoritative guide to the teaching and learning of vocabulary in another language. It contains descriptions of numerous vocabulary learning strategies, which are supported by reference to experimental research, case studies, and teaching experience. It also describes what vocabulary learners need to know to be effective language users. This new edition has been updated to incorporate the wealth of research that has come out of the past decade. It also includes a new chapter on out of-classroom learning, which explores the effect of the Internet and electronic resources on learning. This vital resource for all vocabulary researchers shows that by taking a systematic approach to vocabulary learning, teachers can make the best use of class time and help learners get the best return for their learning effort.

Genres: Linguistics, Language, Nonfiction, Education, Teaching, Academic

648 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 15, 2001

About the author

Paul Nation is Emeritus Professor in Applied Linguistics at the School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies (LALS) at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. His specialist interests are language teaching methodology and vocabulary learning. He supervises PhD research on vocabulary. He has taught in Indonesia, Thailand, the United States, Finland and Japan.

Reviews

[Betty C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

An exhaustive, research-based, yet highly readable examination of vocabulary learning. Nation makes strong recommendations that the reader may or may not agree with, but backs it all up and leaves one convinced of most of his principles and approaches. A more practically-oriented version (in a much shorter book) of some of his ideas can be found in the 2008 "Teaching Vocabulary: Strategies and Techniques."

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[Ci · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is a teacher's research/reference book for teaching second language vocabulary. It is not a book for the learner of a second language, which I blame my own lack of understanding of its usage. (Just for the reference of future)

[S · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like it so far :)

[Benjamin Lucas · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the second edition. I only teach a little, but am an avid learner of languages. This book is a treasure trove for the motivated learner