Practice in a second language : perspectives from applied linguistics and cognitive psychology / Robert DeKeyser. - 1st ed. - New York : Cambridge University Press, 2007. - 323 p. ; 23 cm. (Rk#05 Sh#02) - Cambridge applied linguistics. . - Cambridge applied linguistics. .

Practice as a necessity for learning a second language has been a tacit assumption among language teachers for quite some time; however, the concept has not been widely considered from a theoretical perspective until now. This volume of twelve original articles focuses on the topic, with attention to the four skill areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking. The contributors explore a number of questions including what kind of practice is most effective, in what contexts, and for what kinds of learners. This text will serve as a valuable resource and reference for second-language educators and researchers alike.

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