An introduction to foreign language learning and teaching

Keith Johnson

Pearson Longman, 2008 - Foreign Language Study - 378 pages

?a very fine book...well-informed and coherent?
ELT Journal

?...a soundly written text that would be very appropriate for prospective FL teachers at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The content is appropriate, uncomplicated, and engaging.?The Modern Language Journal

Written by a leading authority in the field of language teaching, this updated new edition is for all teachers of all languages.

Now completely up to date with the latest developments in teaching theory and practice, this book is the complete handbook for language learning.

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Review: An Introduction to Foreign Language Learning and Teaching

User Review  - Akylina - Goodreads

I am generally fond of linguistic related books and this one is no exception. Even though the class it was assigned to me for has been rather dull, I really enjoyed studying this book. I loved the ...

Review: An Introduction to Foreign Language Learning and Teaching

User Review  - Joecolelife - Goodreads

This book works as an introduction to the foreign langugae learning and teaching. It also provides practical ideas for those working in this field besides giving the theoretical background needed. It can also work as a training refereance for this in the field or those who will be.

About the author

Keith Johnson is Professor of Linguistics and Language Education at the University of Lancaster. Respected throughout the world, he has written many books on language learning and language teaching, for children, for students and for adults. He is founding editor of the journal Language Teaching Research.

Bibliographic information

• Title: An introduction to foreign language learning and teaching; Learning About Language
• Author: Keith Johnson
• Edition: 2, illustrated
• Publisher: Pearson Longman, 2008
• ISBN: 1405836172, 9781405836173
• Length: 378 pages
• Subjects: Foreign Language Study / General; Language Arts & Disciplines / Grammar & Punctuation; Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics / General