Becoming Fluent: How Cognitive Science Can Help Adults Learn a Foreign Language (The MIT Press)

By far, the book makes a very interesting read on cognition leading to adult language learning. I am yet to read the entire book but thus far the book makes a strong case for itself to the ones interested in making sense of Adult learning.

There are several books out now on becoming "fluent" in a language. The two others that I have read gave what struck me as good advice. But "Becoming Fluent" gives an analysis that has actually changed my approach to languages (I was already comfortable in two and read in several others for pleasure), or better stated, makes me much more confident that the way I want to approach languages is sound. I was subjected to system derived from behaviourism in learning Russian, not a language I became comfortable in, but I confess that I did learn a lot and think that I could easily restore my knowledge since I still know basic grammar and have a moderate vocabulary. But I did not enjoy the method and did not make good use of my prior knowledge and skills: I am sure I could have done much better.. "Becoming Fluent" has encouraged me to have more trust in my existing knowledge and to to have more fun doing so.

Bevor Sie Ratgeber zum Fremdsprachenerwerb kaufen (und viele davon sind platt und für englischsprachige Mutterspracher geschrieben), lesen Sie dieses Buch! Es erklärt aus Sicht der Kognitionsforschung, was man tun kann, um auch als erwachsener Lerner eine Fremdsprache zu erlernen und wie man das Gelernte besser behält. Ein hervorragendes Buch, das es verdient, ins Deutsche übersetzt zu werden, damit es auch bei uns eine breitere Leserschaft erreicht. Wer gut Englisch kann, wird mit dem Lesen kein Problem haben, da der wissenschaftliche Hintergrund verständlich aufbereitet ist. Es machte mir großen Spaß, das Buch zu lesen.

Cognitive science and practical experience merge seamlessly in this great introduction to learning a language well.The authors dispel common myths about language learning and provide insights into how to improve fluency. This is the perfect book for someone who has been learning a language for some time, and wants insight into going to the next level. The balance of topics is a bit more on cognitive science than on practical tips, but I think if you're aware of that going in, you'll really enjoy the book.

I'm a French second language teacher and this book explains a lot of points that are important for learning a second language. Very appreciated!

An Excellent Research about Cognitive Science can help adults learn a foreign language.