Introduction to Foreign Language Learning

Second Language Research: Methodology and Design is a clear, comprehensive overview of cure issues in L2 research. Authored by well-known scholars in SLA and supported by a wealth of examples from actual studies and extensive pedagogical resources, this book first introduces students to the key topics and debates in L2 research. It then guides readers step-by step through the research process - from basic principles and collection methods through study design, and reporting - to the point of being able to conduct their own research from beginning to end.This book is an essential text for students and novice researchers of SLA, applied linguistics, and second and foreign language teaching. Key FeaturesA wealth of graphics, visuals and exercises in each chapter. "Time to think" and "Time to do" boxes within chaptersHelpful glossary and extensive author and subject indicesNew to This EditionSubstantially reorganized chaptersSignificantly expanded chapters on qualitative and mixed methodsS

This introductory text brings together diverse perspectives and research streams on language attrition – forgetting or loss of language proficiency that can take place in one’s first or additional lan

Sociolinguistics is the study of the interaction between language and society. In this classic introductory work, Janet Holmes and Nick Wilson examine the role of language in a variety of social contexts, considering both how language works and how it can be used to signal and interpret various aspects of social identity. Divided into three parts, this book explains basic sociolinguistic concepts in the light of classic approaches, as well as introducing more recent research.This sixth edition has been revised and updated throughout, using key concepts and examples to guide the reader through this fascinating area, including:• New material on gender, social media and online use of language, codeswitching, and language policy• An updated companion website that is fully cross- referenced within this book and features video and audio materials and links to useful websites• Revised examples and exercises that include new material from Asia and South America• Fully updated further reading a

Introduction to Rehabilitation Engineering, Second Edition offers a concise yet thorough foundation in a critical and rapidly evolving field—inviting further exploration, innovation, and impact.

Fully updated throughout, with several new chapters, this second edition of Introduction to Inverse Problems in Imaging guides advanced undergraduate and graduate students in physics, computer science

This is the first book-length volume to investigate both implicit and explicit language attitudes. It details the findings of a large-scale study, incorporating innovative methodology, investigating t

The second edition of this easy-to-understand pocket guide remains an invaluable tool for students, assistant practitioners and radiographers. Providing an accessible introduction to the subject in a reader-friendly format, it includes diagrams and photographs to support the text. Each chapter provides clear learning objectives and a series of MCQs to test reader assimilation of the material.The book opens with overviews of image production, basic mathematics and imaging physics, followed by detailed chapters on the physics relevant to producing diagnostic images using X-rays and digital technologies. The content has been updated throughout and includes a new chapter on CT imaging and additional material on radioactivity, dosimetry, and imaging display and manipulation. Clark's Essential Physics in Imaging for Radiographers supports students in demonstrating an understanding of the fundamental definitions of physics applied to radiography ...all you need to know to pass your exams!

The Acquisition of French as a Second Language: A Research Overview is the first text to present, in one place, a comprehensive, systematic overview of research on the acquisition of French as a secon

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to communication strategies in business with a focus on diversity management skills.

Unlocking Environmental Law is the essential introduction to this fascinating, controversial and fast-moving area of contemporary law, ensuring that you grasp the main concepts with ease, providing an

The Art of Dance Composition: Writing the Body is an introduction to modern dance composition, providing clear and structured approaches to designing and defining movement that demystify the creative

Cure Models: Methods, Applications and Implementation is the first book in the last 25 years that provides a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the basics of modern cure models, including es

This book is an introduction to epistemology written with the student foremost in mind. It provides an overview of basic concepts and problems in the theory of knowledge and directly addresses a quest

This handbook presents a thorugh introduction to current topics of mathematical research in combinatorial algebraic geometry. Aimed at graduate students researching algebraic combinatorics and Lie theory, and experts in the field and Mathematicians looking for a centralized reference on the geometry and combinatorics of flag varieties.

This book fills a lacuna in the English-language literature dealing with Norway and the Holocaust by focusing on how Norwegian Jews and those who facilitated their rescue remembered the experience of