Marlise Horst Focus on Vocabulary Learning

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Focus on Vocabulary Learning exploresteaching vocabulary to second and foreignlanguage learners aged 5-18. It describesthe considerable challenges of learning thevocabulary of a new language from a range ofperspectives, and aims to equip teachers withpractical solutions to meet these challenges. This book provides corpus-informed insightsinto teaching the vocabulary that is mostuseful to learners, and examines classroombasedresearch to identify effective learningstrategies. A rich variety of practical activitiesand examples from real classrooms link theoryto practice. 'Focus on Vocabulary Learning provides valuableguidance on a wide range of topics related tovocabulary teaching and learning in schoolcontexts. The connections between currentresearch findings and useful classroom strategiesare very helpful. This engaging and accessiblebook should become an excellent resource forteachers.'Stuart Webb, Professor of Applied Linguistics,University of Western Ontario