Second Language Acquisition (SLA) is a theoretical and experimental field of study which looks at the phenomenon of the acquisition of second languages. Understanding Second Language Acquisition provides an approachable but authoritative introduction to this area of linguistics. The basics are carefully explained and there are pointers for further study. In this book, the author concentrates on the essential notions involved rather than argue for a particular theoretical position. The book has broad appeal as it offers a balanced treatment of the linguistic, social, psychological and educational dimensions of SLA research. It will be illustrated with examples of English and other languages. This is the ideal book for both beginning students of Applied Linguistics, or anyone in a related discipline looking for a first introduction to second language learning.

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Age 

Chapter 3. Crosslinguistic influences 

Chapter 4. The linguistic environment 

Chapter 5. Cognition 

Chapter 6. Development of learner language 

Chapter 7. Foreign language aptitude 

Chapter 8. Motivation 

Chapter 9. Affect and other individual differences 

Chapter 10. Social dimensions of L2 learning

Lourdes Ortega is Professor of Second Language Studies at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, where she teaches graduate courses and conducts research on second language acquisition and instruction.

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