TheStrategy Factor in Successful Language Learning: The Tornado Effect

Carol Griffiths

Published by Multilingual Matters 2018

TheStrategy Factor in Successful Language Learning

The Tornado Effect

Carol Griffiths

In the series Second Language Acquisition

https://doi.org/10.21832/9781783099757

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About this book

This book addresses fundamental questions regarding the relationships between successful language learning and strategy use and development, according to learner, situational or target variables. This new edition includes an analysis of recent literature, an update on the theoretical debate and an extended research methodology section.

Author / Editor information

Griffiths Carol :

Carol Griffiths has many years' experience as teacher, manager and teacher trainer in the field of English Language Teaching. She completed a PhD researching language learning strategies at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, and learner issues continue to be her main research interest. Carol has most recently worked in Istanbul, Turkey, having previously worked in New Zealand, Indonesia, Japan, China, North Korea and the UK.

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The second edition of Griffiths’ book provides an excellent, state-of-the-art overview of the field of language learning strategies, adeptly reconciling theoretical, empirical and pedagogical perspectives. This treasure trove of useful information and fresh ideas is a must-read for anyone interested in the field, whether they are researchers, teacher trainers or practitioners.

I was immediately hooked by the title of this book and read the whole thing avidly. The author successfully presents the relationship between language learning strategies and success depending on the level of the learner. She also observes that cause and effect remain problematic in the issues related to language learning strategies.

Griffiths expertly navigates through 40 flourishing, and at times turbulent, years of research into language learning strategies to provide the reader with this comprehensive overview. The book skilfully melds old ideas with the new, core concepts with the peripheral, and traditional research approaches with calls for future innovation.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	v
Acknowledgements Publicly Available Download PDF	vii
Introduction Publicly Available Download PDF	ix
1. A Conceptual Perspective Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
2. A Quantitative Perspective Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	90
3. A Qualitative Perspective Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	125
4. A Pedagogical Perspective Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	162
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Appendix 1: Language Skills Development Strategy Questionnaire Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	212
Appendix 2 : English Language Learning Strategy Inventory (ELLSI) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	215
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Appendix 3 : Interview Guide 216 Appendix 4 : The English Language Development Strategy Inventory (ELLSI - Teachers’ Version) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	217
Appendix 5 : Target Language Learning Strategy Inventory (TaLLSI) – 2016 Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	218
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