Download or read book Applying Cognitive Linguistics to Second Language Learning and Teaching written by Jeannette Littlemore and published by Springer. This book was released on 2009-09-29 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cognitive linguistics is a relatively new discipline which is rapidly becoming mainstream and influential, particularly in the area of second language teaching. This book looks at how cognitive linguistics can inform our teaching, and lead to intriguing suggestions for alternative ways of presenting grammar and vocabulary in the language classroom.