Success with languages / edited by Stella Hurd and Linda Murphy.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hurd, Stella.

Murphy, Linda.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Language and languages--Self-instruction.

Language and languages.

Genre:

Self-instruction.

Programmed instructional materials.

Physical Description:

xiii, 238 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge : Open University, 2005.

Summary:

Learning a new language is exciting but can be a daunting prospect. You may not have studied for some time, lack confidence, or simply wish for some practical guidance on making the most of your language study. Success with Languages is designed to help you to develop the skills you need to become an effective language learner.

Written by experienced teachers of languages at The Open University, this book offers practical advice and support in such key areas as: choosing your language and study programme, becoming an effective learner, setting personal goals for language learning, monitoring your progress, using ICT to support your language learning.

Each of the ten chapters contains a number of activities which give you the opportunity to try out different ideas and suggestions for improving your learning and language skills.

While designed primarily for students in adult, further and higher education studying a language or a course that includes a language component, this study guide is relevant to anyone learning a language in any situation. Whatever your motivation and goals, this book will help you to realise your potential and gain access to new cultures, peoples and their heritage.

Contents:

Language learning and language learners / Tim Lewis, Christine Pleines and Stella Hurd

Getting started / Annie Eardley, Helga Adams and Margaret Nicolson

Becoming an effective learner / Margaret Nicolson ... [et al.]

Reflection and self-evaluation / Linda Murphy ... [et al.]

Developing competence in the language (1): reading and listening skills / Felicity Harper, Pete Smith and Tita Beaven

Developing competence in the language (2): writing and speaking skills / Lina Adinolfi ... [et al.]

The world as a classroom / James A. Coleman and Uwe Baumann

Using ICT to support your language learning / Lesley Shield ... [et al.]

Assessment / Concha Furnborough, Annette Duensing and Mike Truman

Making the most of support / Annie Eardley and Cecilia Garrido.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

0415368367

0415368375

OCLC:

57574928