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'This volume has some really nice features such as: the discussion of audio-lingual theory as deriving from behaviorism, the terrific discussion of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation--that is discussed here in a manner superior to any I′ve seen, the discussion of over-motivated students; the relation between self-esteem and self-efficacy, disabilities and language learning, and the provision of specific tips for learning vocabulary, grammar etc. The case studies are also wonderful.'Robert Sternberg, Department of Psychology Yale University'The case studies are among the most appealing characteristics of the book. They present readily identifiable, relatively easy-to-understand types of learners, and they include a vast range of possible types. The questions and prods related to the case studies are very valuable. The tables are very handy. I love the table on defense mechanisms and the chart about the intriguing metaphors for language learning.'Rebecca L. Oxford, Ph.D, Area Head, Teacher Education University of Alabama Why is it so difficult for adults to learn a second language? How can we get to the source of these difficulties, diagnose the learner, and help them achieve their g

Author

Madeline Elizabeth Ehrman

Publisher

SAGE Publications, Inc., 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 (clothbound: ISBN-0-7619-0190-6; paperback: ISBN-0-7619-0191-4)

Published

1996

Language

EN

ISBN

9781452245775

Subjects

Linguistics, Psychology, Language Learning

Updated

2026-03-24