Introducing Second Language Acquisition
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Providing a solid foundation in second language acquisition, this book has become the leading introduction to the subject for students of linguistics, psychology and education, and trainee language teachers. Now in its third edition, the textbook offers comprehensive coverage of fundamental concepts, including second language acquisition (SLA) in adults and children, in formal and informal learning contexts, and in diverse socio-cultural settings, and takes an interdisciplinary approach, encouraging students to consider SLA from linguistic, psychological and social perspectives. Each chapter…
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Key features
- The third edition has been revised throughout, featuring new material on the practical aspects of teaching language and updated references and further reading suggestions
- The online resources have been updated, including new classroom activities to accompany each chapter
- Offers balanced, interdisciplinary coverage of the linguistic, psychological and social aspects of second language acquisition
- Includes key terms, chapter previews and chapter summaries, creating a coherent structure across the different topics
About the book
- DOI https://doi.org/10.1017/9781316569832
- Series Cambridge Introductions to Language and Linguistics
- Subjects Applied Linguistics,English Language and Linguistics: General Interest,Language and Linguistics,Sociolinguistics and Language in Society
- Format: Hardback
- Publication date: 03 February 2017
- ISBN: 9781107149526
- Dimensions (mm): 247 x 174 mm
- Weight: 0.66kg
- Contains: 5 b/w illus. 2 colour illus. 23 tables 63 exercises
- Page extent: 244 pages
- Availability: Available
- Format: Paperback
- Publication date: 30 December 2016
- ISBN: 9781316603925
- Dimensions (mm): 247 x 174 mm
- Weight: 0.48kg
- Contains: 5 b/w illus. 2 colour illus. 23 tables 63 exercises
- Page extent: 244 pages
- Availability: In stock
- Format: Digital
- Publication date: 28 May 2018
- ISBN: 9781316569832
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