In Other Words: The Science and Psychology of Second-Language Acquisition

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Summary: "In Other Words"
Review: "In Other Words" Stanford language researchers Bialystok and Hakuta provide a detailed overview of current research in primary and second language learning. Chapters focusing on the relevance of brain, mind, self, and culture in language learning and the implications of each for acquiring a second language are supported by critical evaluations of research and theory. This is a smorgassbord of tasty ideas for anyone interested in linguistics, language, and the human mind. As a graduate student in Education, I appreciated the breadth of research and ideas represented in only 219 pages. A terrific overview of issues in the academic arena of language and literacy.

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Summary: "In Other Words"
Review: "In Other Words" Stanford language researchers Bialystok and Hakuta provide a detailed overview of current research in primary and second language learning. Chapters focusing on the relevance of brain, mind, self, and culture in language learning and the implications of each for acquiring a second language are supported by critical evaluations of research and theory. This is a smorgassbord of tasty ideas for anyone interested in linguistics, language, and the human mind. As a graduate student in Education, I appreciated the breadth of research and ideas represented in only 219 pages. A terrific overview of issues in the academic arena of language and literacy.