Patsy M. Lightbown
Canadian applied linguist specializing in second language acquisition and language teaching; co-author (with Nina Spada) of the textbook 'How Languages Are Learned' and affiliated with Concordia University.
Books
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1. How Languages Are Learned 5th Edition
An Introduction to Second Language Acquisition
An accessible overview that summarizes core research and theories of first and second language acquisition and links them to classroom practice: how learners develop grammar and communicative skills, the roles of input, interaction, corrective feedback and explicit instruction, and how age, motivation, aptitude and learning context influence outcomes. It evaluates common teaching approaches and activities, discusses implications for syllabus design and assessment, and highlights recent findings to help teachers make evidence-based decisions about classroom practice.