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Foreign language
About: Foreign language is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 36726 publications have been published within this topic receiving 507348 citations.
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2 Apr 2001TL;DR: Learning Vocabulary in Another Language Second Edition shows that by taking a systematic approach to vocabulary learning, teachers can make the best use of class time and help learners get the best return for their learning effort.
Abstract: Learning Vocabulary in Another Language Second Edition is an updated version of this key reference work in the area of second and foreign language vocabulary studies. The book provides a detailed survey of research and theory on the teaching and learning of vocabulary with the aim of providing pedagogical suggestions for both teachers and learners. It contains descriptions of numerous vocabulary learning strategies which are justified and supported by reference to experimental research, case studies, and teaching experience. It also describes what vocabulary learners need to know to be effective language users. Learning Vocabulary in Another Language Second Edition shows that by taking a systematic approach to vocabulary learning, teachers can make the best use of class time and help learners get the best return for their learning effort.
5,273 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, anxiety is defined as the subjective feeling of tension, apprehension, nervousness, and worry associated with an arousal of the autonomic nervous system, which impedes the ability to perform successfully in a foreign language class.
Abstract: teachers of foreign languages. Many people claim to have a mental block against learning a foreign language, although these same people may be good learners in other situations, strongly motivated, and have a sincere liking for speakers of the target language. What, then, prevents them from achieving their desired goal? In many cases, they may have an anxiety reaction which impedes their ability to perform successfully in a foreign language class. Anxiety is the subjective feeling of tension, apprehension, nervousness, and worry associated with an arousal of the autonomic nervous system.2 Just as anxiety prevents some people from performing successfully in science or mathematics, many people find foreign language learning, especially in classroom situations, particularly stressful.
4,961 citations
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1 Jan 1989
TL;DR: Designing Tasks for the Communicative Classroom provides a balanced introduction to both the theoretical and practical aspects of communicative task design, and is aimed at all second and foreign language teachers who want to develop their own tasks, or adopt those of others.
Abstract: Designing Tasks for the Communicative Classroom provides a balanced introduction to both the theoretical and practical aspects of communicative task design, and is aimed at all second and foreign language teachers who want to develop their own tasks, or adopt/adapt those of others. The major purpose is to integrate recent research and practice in language teaching into a framework for analysing learning tasks. This framework should help teachers select, adapt or create their own communicative tasks. The ideas presented are relevant to teachers working in or preparing for a range of teaching situations with a variety of learner types.
3,004 citations
TL;DR: The results support the conclusion that a critical period for language acquisition extends its effects to second language acquisition.
2,821 citations
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1 Jan 1991
TL;DR: This comprehensive, best-selling methodology resource gives both prospective and experienced ESL/ELT teachers the theoretical background and practical applications they need to decide which approaches, materials, and resources can and should be used in their classrooms.
Abstract: Noe in its thrid edition, this comprehensive, best-selling methodology resource gives both experienced and prospective ESL/EFL teachers the theoretical background and practical application they need to decide ehich methods, material, and resources can and should be used in their classrooms.
2,722 citations
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| Year | Papers |
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| 2026 | 11 |
| 2025 | 1,516 |
| 2024 | 2,095 |
| 2023 | 2,853 |
| 2022 | 3,988 |
| 2021 | 2,079 |