Les travaux de Nina Spada explorent les subtilités de l'acquisition d'une seconde langue, la recherche en classe sur l'enseignement et l'apprentissage des langues, et l'anglais comme langue seconde. Son érudition examine de manière critique les processus dynamiques par lesquels les individus acquièrent de nouveaux systèmes et compétences linguistiques. En se concentrant sur l'application pratique de la linguistique appliquée, elle offre des aperçus précieux sur des approches pédagogiques efficaces. Sa recherche contribue à une compréhension plus approfondie de l'apprentissage des langues dans des contextes éducatifs authentiques.
Provides teachers with a comprehensive introduction to first and second language acquisition. The authors believe that by understanding research and theories on how languages are learned, teachers will be better able to judge the merits of different teachi
Digital versions and updated research applications. Second revised edition
The second edition of the Communicative Orientation of Language Teaching (COLT) Observation Scheme updates this established research tool for L2 teaching by incorporating digital advancements. It features web-based platforms for data management, artificial intelligence for coding, and faster transcription methods. The structure mirrors the original with added chapters on Digital and Numeric COLT, along with expanded research summaries. Designed for both novice and experienced researchers, the volume includes user-friendly examples and activities to facilitate exploration of L2 classroom dynamics.