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How to Study Foreign Languages

  • Textbook
  • © 1999

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Authors:
  1. Marilyn Lewis
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  • A practical guide to the skills needed for foreign language study
    Suitable for all levels of student
    Includes handy tips from current students who have been successful in their own language studies

Part of the book series: How to Study (HS)

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. What is Involved in Learning a Language?

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Choosing a Language and a Course

      • Marilyn Lewis
      Pages 3-25

    3. Knowing a Language: What Does it Mean?

      • Marilyn Lewis
      Pages 26-40

    4. Language Learning: Comparisons and Contrasts

      • Marilyn Lewis
      Pages 41-65

    5. Language Learning: Memory and Motivation

      • Marilyn Lewis
      Pages 66-89

    6. Setting Goals and Measuring Progress

      • Marilyn Lewis
      Pages 90-100

    7. Keeping a Learning Journal

      • Marilyn Lewis
      Pages 101-120

  3. Strategies for Language Acquisition

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 121-121
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    2. Vocabulary Learning

      • Marilyn Lewis
      Pages 123-133

    3. Listening to a New Language

      • Marilyn Lewis
      Pages 134-150

    4. Speaking Fluently

      • Marilyn Lewis
      Pages 151-167

    5. Learning Grammar

      • Marilyn Lewis
      Pages 168-181

    6. Reading for Several Purposes

      • Marilyn Lewis
      Pages 182-196

    7. Literature in the Language Course

      • Marilyn Lewis
      Pages 197-202

    8. Writing in a New Language

      • Marilyn Lewis
      Pages 203-212

    9. Culture and Language Learning

      • Marilyn Lewis
      Pages 213-232

    10. Language Examinations

      • Marilyn Lewis
      Pages 233-244

  4. Back Matter

    Pages 245-252
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About this book

A practical reference for university and senior secondary school students. Theories are explained in straight-forward language, including factors that affect the learning of languages, such as motivation, memory and a range of strategies initiated by students themselves. Examples are taken from the beginner to advanced levels, including print and other media, individual and class study. Students report their use of computers and how they have approached the learning of culture. A final chapter has advice on taking examinations.

About the author

MARILYN LEWIS is Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Language Teaching and Learning at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.

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