9789370140202 - The Practical Study of Languages: A Guide for Teachers and Learners de Henry Sweet (2 resultados)

Condición: New. pp. 304.

Paperback. Condición: New. Language: English. About The Book: The Practical Study of Languages: A Guide for Teachers and Learners by Henry Sweet is a comprehensive resource for language learners and educators. Sweet outlines effective methods for teaching and acquiring languages, emphasizing the importance of practical, immersive learning experiences. He advocates for the use of phonetics to improve pronunciation and stresses the need for active listening and speaking practice. The book also addresses the psychology of language learning, providing strategies to enhance retention and fluency. Sweet's work was influential in language teaching, offering insights that remain relevant in modern pedagogical approaches to second-language acquisition. About The Author: Henry Sweet (18451912) was an influential English philologist, phonetician, and grammarian, known for his pioneering work in Old English and phonetics. Educated at Oxford, Sweet focused on private studies, making significant contributions to Anglo-Saxon dialectology and Old English texts. He published key works like A Handbook of Phonetics (1877) and A Primer of Spoken English (1890), which included early descriptions of received pronunciation. A key figure in language teaching, Sweet also created Current Shorthand. Despite his scholarly achievements, he never received a university professorship. Sweet died in 1912, leaving a legacy in linguistics and phonetics. The Title 'The Practical Study of Languages: A Guide for Teachers and Learners written/authored/edited by Henry Sweet', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370140202 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 304 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Grammar. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 304.