Now in its fifth edition, the award-winning How Languages are
Learned has established itself as an indispensable introduction
to research in language acquisition and its relationship with
classroom practice. Patsy Lightbown and Nina Spada have
worked for over four decades in second language research and
education. They are highly respected worldwide for making
theory and research about language learning accessible and
relevant to classroom teaching. This widely acclaimed book
remains essential reading for second language teachers.
• Updated content highlights the latest research into second
language learning and its relevance to classroom practice
• Activities and questions for reflection personalize content and
support critical thinking
• Chapter summaries, discussion questions, weblinks and
supplementary activities are available online at
www.oup.com/elt/teacher/hlal