Psychology of Language Learning

Psychology for Language Learning is an academic volume that explores the psychological factors influencing foreign and second-language learning. Edited by Sarah Mercer, Stephen Ryan, and Marion Williams, the book provides a comprehensive overview of current research and theory on the role of psychology in language acquisition. It examines key constructs such as motivation, identity, personality, self-concept, language anxiety, learning strategies, metacognition, and learner autonomy.

Drawing on insights from educational psychology and applied linguistics, each chapter focuses on a specific psychological aspect of language learning and discusses its implications for teaching and learning. Written by leading international researchers, the book bridges theory and practice, making complex psychological concepts accessible to both specialists and non-specialists.

Wallace E. Lambert was a professor of psychology at McGill University from 1954 until 1990. On August 23, 2009, psychology lost an innovative researcher with the passing, at 86.