New trends in the psychology of language

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The second volume of the Lincom Studies in Language Acquisition and Bilingualism series, edited by Hristo Kyuchukov, presents significant research in applied linguistics. Juliana Stoyanova explores the acquisition of diminutives among Bulgarian monolingual children, showcasing how they grasp this grammatical category from an early age. Kyuchukov, Jill de Villiers, and Andrea Takahesu Tabori assess preschool Roma children, revealing insights into their understanding of certain grammatical categories between ages 3 and 6. Beata M. Latawiec, Chris C. Latawiec, and Barbara Bokus share findings from teaching Polish as a second language to adult Slavic speakers in the USA. A study by Katarzyna Jaworska, Agnieszka Szymanska, Marlena Bartszak, and Barbara Bokus examines metaphorical conceptualizations influenced by adults' moods. Latawiec further investigates reading comprehension and metacognition, offering effective teaching strategies and reviewing contemporary school-based research. Bill Templer addresses the need to rethink multicultural education in Bulgarian public schools, advocating for robust bilingual programs for ethnic minority students. This volume is a valuable resource for young researchers and anyone interested in the psychology of language.