An introduction to the key questions that drive the field of L2 acquisition research, including its historical foundations.

This textbook offers an introductory overview of eight hotly-debated topics in second language acquisition research. It offers a glimpse of how SLA researchers

The new edition of Key Terms in Second Language Acquisition defines the key terminology within second language acquisition, and also provides accessible summari

A clear and practical introduction to second language acquisition, written for students encountering the topic for the first time.

Despite the key role played by second language acquisition (SLA) courses in linguistics, teacher education and language teaching degrees, participants often str