Introducing Second Language AcquisitionWritten for students encountering the topic for the first time, this is a clear and practical introduction to second language acquisition (SLA). It explains in non-technical language how a second language is acquired; what the second language learner needs to know; and why some learners are more successful than others. The textbook introduces in a step-by-step fashion a range of fundamental concepts – such as SLA in adults and children, in formal and informal learning contexts, and in diverse socio-cultural settings – and takes an interdisciplinary approach, encouraging students to consider SLA from linguistic, psychological and social perspectives. Each chapter contains a list of key terms, a summary, and a range of graded exercises suitable for self-testing or class discussion. Providing a solid foundation in SLA, this book is set to become the leading introduction to the field for students of linguistics, psychology, and education, and trainee language teachers. |
Contents
III | 1 |
VI | 2 |
VII | 3 |
VIII | 4 |
IX | 5 |
XI | 6 |
XII | 7 |
XIII | 8 |
XXXV | 93 |
XXXVI | 94 |
XXXVII | 95 |
XXXVIII | 96 |
XXXIX | 100 |
XL | 101 |
XLI | 130 |
XLIII | 132 |
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