Learning strategies in second language acquisition

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O'Malley and Chamot review the literature on learning strategies, describe and classify learning strategies in second language learning, and discuss why learning is affected in a positive manner when such strategies are used. The authors present instructional models for learning-strategy training that teachers can apply to their own classes. The material is based on current research in second language acquisition and cognitive theory.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Series editors' preface
• Preface
• 1 Introduction
• 2 A cognitive theory of learning
• 3 How cognitive theory applies to second language acquisition
• 4 Learning strategies: methods and research
• 5 Strategies used by second language learners
• 6 Instruction in learning strategies
• 7 Learning strategies: models and materials
• 8 Summary and conclusions
• Glossary
• References
• Author index
• Subject index