Extensive Reading in the Second Language Classroom

by Richard R. Day and Julian Bamford

Book Overview

This original and engaging book makes the case that extensive reading provides essential practice in learning to read. This original and engaging book makes the case that extensive reading provides essential practice in learning to read. Extensive reading also develops a positive attitude toward reading so often missed in second language reading classrooms. The authors examine the cognitive and affective nature of reading. They also offer a wealth...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521568293
• ISBN13: 9780521568296
• Release Date: April 1998
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"