Learning Vocabulary in Another Language (Cambridge Applied Linguistics) (Paperback)

~ I. S. P. Nation (Author) "Whether designing a language course or planning our own course of study, it is useful to be able to set learning goals that will allow..." (more)
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'Nation takes his 477 pages well, taking a truly useful approach to linking research to practice by providing teachers with concrete ideas with which to help learners build their second language vocabulary. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to include a clear vocabulary thread in their teaching, and to teacher educators who have an influence on the methodology and approaches of future teachers.' ELT Journal

'Provides a clear survey of the current state of research and offers practical teaching techniques. The book enables the teacher to be an informed practitioner. Verdict: **** a valuable book for diploma students.' British Council Network News

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'Provides a clear survey of the current state of research and offers practical teaching techniques. The book enables the teacher to be an informed practitioner. Verdict: **** a valuable book for diploma students.' British Council Network News

'Nation takes his 477 pages well, taking a truly useful approach to linking research to practice by providing teachers with concrete ideas with which to help learners build their second language vocabulary. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to include a clear vocabulary thread in their teaching, and to teacher educators who have an influence on the methodology and approaches of future teachers.' ELT Journal --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 492 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (April 2, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521804981
• ISBN-13: 978-0521804981
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #177,613 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable resource on vocabulary learning, January 2, 2004

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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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book gets it done. . ., November 24, 2006

By	a writing teacher (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

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.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An indispensable resource both in theory and in practice, October 13, 2007

By	amorteur (United States) - See all my reviews

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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!