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The Older Foreign Language Learner

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Author : Elizabeth G. Joiner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1981

The Older Foreign Language Learner written by Elizabeth G. Joiner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Education categories.

New Perspectives On Older Language Learners

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Author : Miriam Neigert
language : en
Publisher: Narr Francke Attempto Verlag
Release Date : 2019-05-13

New Perspectives On Older Language Learners written by Miriam Neigert and has been published by Narr Francke Attempto Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-13 with Literary Criticism categories.

Young-old learners are an underresearched group in foreign/second language research. The present mixed-methods study aims to provide a more differentiated view of this group in the context of lifelong learning and, more specifically, learning English as a foreign language. The author draws from concepts in gerontology, psychology, adult education, and foreign/second language research to investigate the L2-self-concepts of young-old language learners at Volkshochschulen in Germany.

Lifelong Motivation And Foreign Language Learning

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Author : Bérénice Darnault
language : en
Publisher: Channel View Publications
Release Date : 2025-02-05

Lifelong Motivation And Foreign Language Learning written by Bérénice Darnault and has been published by Channel View Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-02-05 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

This book traces the motivational dynamics embedded within lifelong foreign language learning trajectories, examining the factors which generate and sustain motivation throughout a learner’s life. Embracing a complexity approach, it views motivation as a long-term individual process that evolves along a narrative continuum, developing over the course of life, personal experiences, choices and events. This narrative inquiry delves into the captivating and unique experiences of three exceptionally motivated older adult learners who have embarked on a lifelong foreign language journey and maintained their momentum after 60. It will be relevant to researchers interested in third age language acquisition, L2 motivation and the impact of additional language learning on wellbeing. It also offers pedagogical guidance to optimise language education quality through better appreciation and anticipation of the autonomous third age learning experience.

Transfer And Generalizability Of Foreign Language Learning

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Author : Allison Abbe
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009

Transfer And Generalizability Of Foreign Language Learning written by Allison Abbe and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Cultural awareness categories.

"Knowing a foreign language provides an advantage for understanding, working in, and building relationships with a particular language community. However, military personnel can expect to encounter multiple languages in their operational experiences over a career. Thus, it is important to understand what impact learning a foreign language has beyond its applications with a specific population. This report reviews research on the extent to which foreign language proficiency facilitates further language and cultural learning. Empirical research shows relationships among language learning and intercultural and language-related outcomes, but evidence for a direct causal contribution is lacking. In children, knowing a second language develops metalinguistic awareness, which can contribute to further language learning. However, other factors limit the degree of proficiency that can be expected. Evidence of benefits for cross-cultural attitudes and behavior is similarly scarce. The likely impact of language education and training on adults is therefore unknown, particularly for personnel who lack intrinsic motivation or language aptitude, or who hold negative attitudes about the language community. General characteristics such as intercultural sensitivity and interpersonal skills have been shown to contribute more to outcomes than do language skills. Evidence is currently insufficient to view language as the cornerstone of cultural capability."--Page i.

Investigating Individual Learner Differences In Second Language Learning

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Author : Mirosław Pawlak
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-06-01

Investigating Individual Learner Differences In Second Language Learning written by Mirosław Pawlak and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-01 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

This edited book brings together ten empirical papers reporting original studies investigating different facets of individual variation second language learning and teaching. The individual difference factors covered include, among others, motivation, self, anxiety, emotions, willingness to communicate, beliefs, age, and language learning strategies. What is especially important, some of the contributions to the volume offer insights into intricate interplays of these factors while others attempt to relate them to learning specific target language subsystems or concrete instructional options. All the chapters also include tangible implications for language pedagogy. The book is of interest to both researchers examining the role of individual variation in second language learning and teaching, teacher trainers, graduate and doctoral students in foreign languages departments, as well as practitioners wishing to enhance the effectiveness of second language instruction in their classrooms.

Language Teaching And The Older Adult

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Author : Danya Ramírez Gómez
language : en
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Release Date : 2016-09-15

Language Teaching And The Older Adult written by Danya Ramírez Gómez and has been published by Multilingual Matters this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-15 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

The aging of the population and the increasing number of older adults pursuing foreign language courses call for a greater understanding of the ways in which these individuals learn foreign languages. This book offers a pioneering contribution to the literature on foreign language education for older adults (aged 60 and over), termed foreign language geragogy. It details an empirical, multidisciplinary study on Japanese older learners of Spanish and focuses on the influence of learning experiences on vocabulary learning strategy use. It discusses the constraints that preconceptions impose on learners, researchers, instructors and administrators, and it offers a set of practical recommendations for foreign language activities for elderly individuals. It also introduces the notion of ‘learner re-training’, an instructional mechanism that contributes to older learners' self-acknowledgment and autonomy development in foreign language learning. The book is directed at teachers and trainee teachers of foreign languages to older adults, and also at education professionals and researchers in the field of foreign language learning in general.

Resources In Education

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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982

Resources In Education written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Education categories.

Second Language Learning Theories

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Author : Florence Myles
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-02-04

Second Language Learning Theories written by Florence Myles and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-04 with Foreign Language Study categories.

An introduction to the field of second language learning for students without a substantial background in linguistics, this book provides an up-to-date introductory survey of the most active and significant theoretical perspectives on the subject.

Learning To Read A Foreign Language

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Author : Michael Philip West
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1926

Learning To Read A Foreign Language written by Michael Philip West and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1926 with Languages, Modern categories.

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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982

written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Russian language categories.