How Languages Are Learned 5th Edition

Now in its fifth edition, the award-winning How Languages are

Learned has established itself as an indispensable introduction

to research in language acquisition and its relationship with

classroom practice. Patsy Lightbown and Nina Spada have

worked for over four decades in second language research and

education. They are highly respected worldwide for making

theory and research about language learning accessible and

relevant to classroom teaching. This widely acclaimed book

remains essential reading for second language teachers.

• Updated content highlights the latest research into second

language learning and its relevance to classroom practice

• Activities and questions for reflection personalize content and

support critical thinking

• Chapter summaries, discussion questions, weblinks and

supplementary activities are available online at

www.oup.com/elt/teacher/hlal