The Big Five in SLA

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The book delves into the intricate relationship between personality traits and second language acquisition (SLA), emphasizing the significance of personality in educational contexts, particularly for L2 learners. It utilizes the Big Five model to provide a clear overview accessible to non-psychologists. The text evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of each trait in relation to SLA, supported by both theoretical and empirical perspectives. Additionally, it presents an empirical study that highlights personality's direct and indirect impacts on language learning, concluding with suggestions for future research directions.