Second-Language Acquisition Series
This series delves into the intricate world of second-language acquisition. It offers profound insights into the cognitive, psychological, and social factors that influence the learning process. Readers will explore the latest research and theories that help demystify how individuals gain new language proficiency. It serves as an essential resource for students, educators, and linguists alike.
Understanding the way in which learners differ from one another is of fundamental concern to those involved in second-language acquisition, either as researchers or teachers. This account is the first to review at book length the important research into differences, considering matters such as aptitude, motivation, learner strategies, personality and interaction between learner characteristics and types of instruction.