The Psychology of the Language Learner: Individual Differences in Second Language Acquisition

by Zoltán Dörnyei

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Research results over the past decades have consistently demonstrated that a key reason why many second language learners fail--while some learners do better with less effort--lies in various learner attributes such as personality traits, motivation, or language aptitude. In psychology, these attributes have traditionally been called "individual differences." The scope of individual learner differences is broad--ranging from creativity to learner...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0805860185

ISBN13:9780805860184

Release Date:January 2006

Publisher:Routledge

Length:282 Pages

Weight:0.92 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

Behavioral Sciences Cognitive Cognitive Psychology Education & Reference Foreign Language Study & Reference Health, Fitness & Dieting Health, Fitness & Dieting Humanities Language Arts Linguistics

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