Oxford Handbooks for Language Teachers: How Languages Are Learned Fifth Edition

Published 2021.

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. Key Features:

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