The psychology of the language learner : individual differences in second language acquisition
Research demonstrates that one reason why many second language learners fail lies in various learner attributes such as personality traits, motivation, or language aptitude - "individual differences. Each chapter in this volume focuses on a different individual difference variable
xii, 270 : illustrations ; 24 cm
9780805847291, 9780805860184, 9781282326804, 0805847294, 0805860185, 1282326805
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Introduction: Definition, brief history, and taxonomy of individual differences
Personality, temperament, and mood
Language aptitude
Motivation and 'self-motivation'
Learning styles and cognitive styles
Language learning strategies and student self-regulation
Other learner characteristics