Why Johnny Can't Acquire Spanish.

Goldin, Mark G.

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ERIC Number: EJ361124

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Publication Date: 1987

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Why Johnny Can't Acquire Spanish.

Goldin, Mark G.

Hispania, v70 n3 p650-54 Sep 1987

Considers several factors that combine to hinder a learner in the task of second language acquisition, including barriers related to culture and society and the classroom environment. Appropriate teaching strategies for Spanish classes and research opportunities are also discussed. (CB)

Descriptors: Anxiety, Classroom Environment, Cultural Differences, Language Research, Learning Problems, Learning Processes, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Social Attitudes, Spanish, Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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