LANGUAGE ACQUISITION AND IMMERSIVE MULTIMEDIA LEARNING

Sinopsis:

This book provides a comprehensive discussion of language acquisition and oral language learning, with a particular focus on the development of English as a second or foreign language. The opening chapters introduce fundamental concepts of language acquisition, major theoretical perspectives, and the process through which first language is naturally learned. The discussion then expands to theories and approaches in second language acquisition, including Levelt’s Lexicon Model, Gagné’s Hierarchy of Learning, and the influence of gender in Second Language Acquisition (SLA). In addition, the book explores key instructional approaches such as Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) and cooperative learning, which form the foundation of modern language teaching practices.

The later chapters focus on English language teaching methods and learning strategies grounded in constructivist principles, along with core components of the English language and approaches to assessing language skills. The book further examines immersive learning strategies that emphasize experiential and meaningful language use. As a key applied section, it presents a case study on peer-supported immersive multimedia learning for English oral skill development, including analyses based on achievement levels, gender differences, and learner motivation. Through the integration of theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence, this book serves as a valuable reference for students, educators, and researchers seeking to develop more effective and innovative approaches to English language teaching and learning.