Written for students encountering the topic for the first time, this is a clear and practical introduction to second language acquisition (sla) it explains in non-technical language how a second language is acquired; what the second language learner need
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This accessible new textbook provides a clear and practical introduction to second language acquisition (SLA). Designed for students with just a basic knowledge of linguistics, it considers three key questions: What exactly does the second language learner need to know? How does the learner acquire this knowledge? And why are some learners more successful than others? Introducing in a step-by-step fashion a range of fundamental concepts in SLA, this book is set to become the leading introduction to the field for students of linguistics, psychology, education, and trainee language teachers.
Muriel Saville-Troike is Regent's Professor of English at the University of Arizona.
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