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.
Part 1 Background
Part 2 The description of learner language
Part 3 Explaining second language acquisition : external factors
Part 4 Explaining second language acquisition : internal factors
Part 5 Explaining individual differences in second language acquisition
Part 6 Classroom second language acquisition
Part 7 Conclusion