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An Introduction to Second Language Acquisition Research

Diane Larsen-Freeman & Michael H. Long

PublisherRoutledge
PublishedSep 25, 2014
LanguageEnglish

Understanding how people learn and fail to learn second and foreign languages is increasingly recognised as a critical social and psycholinguistic issue.

Second languages are vitally important to diverse groups of people, ranging from refugees to college students facing foreign language requirements.

This book provides a synthesis of empirical findings on second and foreign language learning by children and adults, emphasising the design and execution of appropriate research.