ABSTRACT
This volume presents case studies of language learning beyond the classroom. The studies draw on a wide range of contexts, from North and South America to Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Each provides principled links between theory, research and practice.
While out-of-class learning will not replace the classroom, ultimately all successful learners take control of their own learning. This book shows how teachers can help learners bridge the gap between formal instruction and autonomous language learning. Although English is the primary focus of most chapters, there are studies on a range of other languages including Spanish and Japanese.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |62 pages
Involving the Learner in Out-of-Class Learning
part |64 pages
Using Technology and the Internet
chapter |10 pages
“I Don't Know How to Talk Basketball Before Playing NBA 2K10”
part |42 pages
Learning Through Television
part |54 pages
Out-of-Class Projects
chapter |11 pages
The Ecology of English
part |69 pages
Interacting with Native Speakers