Key questions in second language acquisition : an introduction / Bill VanPatten, independent scholar, Megan Smith, Mississippi State University, Alessandro G. Benati, University College Dublin.

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VanPatten, Bill

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TextPublisher: Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2025Edition: 2nd edISBN:

9781009306034

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TESOL

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Introductory works.

Additional physical formats: Print version:: Key questions in second language acquisition

Contents:

What are the origins of second language acquisition as a research field? -- What does development look like? -- What are the roles of input and output? -- What roles do previously acquired languages play in the acquisition of a new language? -- Can L2 learners become nativelike? -- Does instruction make a difference? -- What role does explicit learning play in L2 acquisition? -- What are individual differences and how do they affect L2 acquisition? -- Epilogue.

Summary: "Now in its second edition, this fully expanded and updated textbook provides a highly accessible introduction to the field of second language acquisition. Complicated issues are broken down, jargon is avoided, and necessary terms are clearly defined and illustrated, making it suitable for readers with no background in linguistics"--

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Now in its second edition, this fully expanded and updated textbook provides a highly accessible introduction to the field of second language acquisition. Complicated issues are broken down, jargon is avoided, and necessary terms are clearly defined and illustrated, making it suitable for readers with no background in linguistics"--

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Key questions in second language acquisition : an introduction / Bill VanPatten, independent scholar, Megan Smith, Mississippi State University, Alessandro G. Benati, University College Dublin.