Learning Vocabulary in Another Language

by I.S.P. Nation

Book Overview

Learning Vocabulary in Another Language provides a detailed survey of research and theory on the teaching and learning of vocabulary with the aim of providing pedagogical suggestions for both teachers and learners. It contains descriptions of numerous vocabulary learning strategies which are justified and supported by reference to experimental research, case studies, and teaching experience. It also describes what vocabulary learners need to know...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521804981
• ISBN13: 9780521804981
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 1.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

An indispensable resource both in theory and in practice

This book is indispensable for the serious language teacher. Firmly based on quantitative research, Nation's book contradicts the dogmas of language teaching found in charlatans such as Krashen. Read his book and learn what really works. Don't go to class without it!

This book gets it done. . .

I can't agree more with the previous reviewer. This book is by far the best I've read on the subject--highly informed, highly practical, research-based, and comprehensive. If you're in doubt about whether to buy it, take a moment to look through the table of contents and the excerpts! After reading this book at a library, I can't imagine *not* buying a copy for my classroom.

Indispensable resource on vocabulary learning

This book was recommended to me by an English professor whose area of expertise is EFL vocabulary building. If you're an English teacher looking for a book which explains teaching vocabulary to ESL/EFL students in a crystal-clear manner, this is THE book.