From Input To Output

This new title in the McGraw-Hill Second Language Professional Series provides an eminently accessible overview of key issues in second language acquisition research, written expressly for second language teachers. Avoiding highly technical jargon and terminology, the author gives a compelling account of current research while couching it within a framework that is of particular relevance to classroom practitioners. The result is an engaging reference that should be required reading for all language instructors and department heads. This book is also ideal for a teaching methods course or an introductory seminar on second language acquisition.Thoughtful Pause to consider boxes sprinkled throughout the text encourage the reader to reflect on information presented, often from a personal or experiential perspective.|Read More About It sections at the end of each chapter provide a list of additional readings, organized by topic, that students may wish to explore.|A special chapter on Frequently Asked Questions addresses those burning issues that teachers have long inquired about, such as żDo learners develop bad habits if they arenżt corrected?ż, żShould I consider learning styles?ż, and so forth.|An Epilogue presents Implications for Teaching, thus showing the connection between research on acquisition and instruction.|A Glossary of Terms provides definitions of key words, concepts, and terminology.