Learning New Languages: A Guide to Second Language Acquisition explores a wide range of issues that influence how children and adults learn second languages. By using P.L.A.C.E as an acronym, standing for People, Language, Attention, Cognition, and Emotion, the book offers an accessible way to examine both the practical and theoretical sides of each issue. The author weaves in his own experiences as a second language learner, language teacher, researcher, and theoretician in second language acquisition.
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 People
Chapter 3 Languages
Chapter 4 Attention
Chapter 5 Cognition
Chapter 6 Emotion
Chapter 7 Eplogue