Vocabulary Learning Strategies and Foreign Language Acquisition

By (author) Dr. Višnja Pavii Taka

Publication date:

04 February 2008

Publisher

Multilingual Matters

Dimensions:

210x148mm
6x8"

ISBN-13: 9781847690395

This is the first book that deals primarily with vocabulary learning strategies as a specific and integral subgroup of language learning strategies. Its aim is to define the concept of language learning strategies in general and their features on the basis of cognitive theory and relevant models of second language acquisition as the basis for empirical research. Furthermore, the book gives a survey of relevant research on vocabulary learning strategies and describes three original empirical studies. Thus, the book integrates the approaches of theories of second language acquisition, the theory and practice of instructed foreign (second) language learning, and the findings of current empirical research.

Introduction
Chapter One: Factors Affecting Vocabulary Learning and Acquisition
Chapter Two: Theoretical Anchorage
Chapter Three: Survey of Research on Vocabulary Learning Strategies
Chapter Four: Studies on Vocabulary Learning Strategies
Chapter Five: Summary, Some Implications for Practice and Research, and Conclusions
References
Appendices

This book provides a timely, thoughtful, and welcome contribution to the current surge of articles and edited volumes on L2 strategies. Researchers interested in vocabulary and strategies will appreciate its concentrated, theoretical accounts of vocabulary learning, whereas classroom practitioners will value the pedagogical applications it provides on topics such as L2 strategy instruction.