LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE: Understanding the Fundamentals of Linguistics

✍ Scribed by Alex Poole

Publisher: ROWMAN& LITTLEFIELD
Year: 2020
Tongue: English
Leaves: 147
Category: Library

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✦ Table of Contents

Contents
Preface
Introduction
1 Getting and Staying Motivated
2 Dealing with Reality: Age, Aptitude, and Smarts
3 Comprehension and Enjoyment: The Keys to Acquiring Grammar and Vocabulary
4 Errors: Keys to Getting Ahead
5 The Importance of Being Strategic
6 Cultural Awareness: Feelings, Words, and Bodies
7 Assess Yourself
8 Relax: It’s Only a Language
About the Author

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