Fundamentals of Language Education

by Stephen D. Krashen

Book Overview

Second language acquisition is explored in this title by the preeminent researcher and theorist Stephen Krashen. Included are these main topics: Acquisition vs Learning, Natural Order, Monitor, Input... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0658012231
• ISBN13: 9780658012235
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: SRA/McGraw-Hill
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.4" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

An excellent foundation for understanding language acquisiton

Krashen presents an excellent foundation on the role of environment and instruction in the acquisition of language. The roles of oral language, reading and writing and their relationship to language learning are also presented. Material is well organized, the writing style is concise and examples are helpful. This publication can be useful at both the undergraduate and graduate level for students seeking a solid introduction to first and second language acquisition.