Developing Awareness of Optimal Foreign Language Learning Strategies within the Adult Learner.

Reeves, Gay

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Publication Date: 1980

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Developing Awareness of Optimal Foreign Language Learning Strategies within the Adult Learner.

Reeves, Gay

Babel: Journal of the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teacher's Association, v16 n3 p39-42 1980

Discusses recent trends in the field of adult language instruction in which the focus is on the individual. Individual learning strategies are discussed, with emphasis on formal practice, functional practice, inferencing, and monitoring. It is noted that adults need help in overcoming the insecurity they feel in foreign language learning. (PJM)

Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adults, Cognitive Style, Individual Differences, Individualized Instruction, Language Processing, Learning Motivation, Learning Strategies, Postsecondary Education, Psycholinguistics, Second Language Instruction, Security (Psychology), Teaching Methods

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Language: English

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