This accessible textbook provides a clear and practical introduction to second language acquisition (SLA). Introducing in a step-by-step fashion a range of fundamental concepts in the study of SLA, it is set to become the leading introduction to the field for students of linguistics, psychology, education, and trainee language teachers.
'... combines great clarity of exposition, a focus on the linguistics of second language acquisition, and an effort to integrate diverse theoretical perspectives into a complex understanding of second language acquisition as a whole - all in less than 300 pages. While billed as a textbook for undergraduates, this text could easily be used in graduate-level introductory courses in second language acquisition. The chapter-ending discussion questions and activities, as well as a handy glossary of terms, make this more than just a textbook, however: it provides many of the materials needed to design an introductory course in the subject.' Dwight Atkinson, University of Arizona