The Study of Second Language Acquisition

Rod Ellis

ISBN 10: 0194371891 / ISBN 13: 9780194371896

Published by Oxford University Press, 1994

About this Item

The first section of this book outlines a general framework for the study of second language acquisition. Subsequent sections provide a description of learner language, account for the role of the linguistic environment, examine the learner's internal mechanisms, explore individual differences in language learning, and review the expanding research on classroom second language acquisition. First Prize English Speaking Union's Duke of Edinburgh Book Competition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Study of Second Language Acquisition
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0194371891
• ISBN 13: 9780194371896
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

This thorough introduction to second language research provides a comprehensive review of the research into learner language, internal and external factors in language acquisition, individual differences, and classroom second language learning.

About the Author

Rod Ellis is Professor in the Department of Applied Language Studies and Linguistics at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. He has worked in Zambia, the UK, Japan, and the US for extended periods. He has published a number of books on second language acquisition and teacher education. He has also published EFL/ESL textbooks.