{"product_id":"9781350647046","title":"How To Learn A Language A Study Abroad Companion","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHow To Learn A Language\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Study Abroad Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKlara Arvidsson\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeign Language Study \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEach year, more than six million students study abroad, many motivated by the desire to learn a foreign language. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStudy abroad is often presumed to be a miracle cure for language learning. In reality, however, there is tremendous individual variation: some learners make significant progress while others barely improve. There is currently no accessible, research-informed guide explicitly designed to help students optimize their language learning while abroad.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis practical and easy-to-read text combines research insights with real-world experiences to help readers navigate challenges, stay motivated, and celebrate the rewards of learning a new language while abroad.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLanguage-generic and adaptable to any target language, including English, it provides a flexible framework that empowers learners to take ownership of their development and thrive in immersive environments. The book addresses common challenges language learners face, such as maintaining motivation, managing negative emotions, and balancing conflicting goals, while offering practical tips and relatable stories that support both linguistic and personal growth. Ultimately, the book empowers readers not just to learn a language but to transform their time abroad into a personally enriching chapter of their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDr. Klara Arvidsson \u003c\/b\u003eresearches language learning in study-abroad contexts while teaching French at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. She is a certified language teacher and multilingual learner, with experience across Europe, North America, and Australia.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 June 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781350647046\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e144\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51669930147980,"sku":"9781350647046","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_2720c3b5-4e32-4229-b61e-075cde46f2b3.jpg?v=1785204597","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781350647046","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}