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Understanding Second Language Acquisition: Second Edition

by Rod Ellis

A theory-focused guide to how additional languages are learned

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A theory-focused guide to how additional languages are learned

Rod Ellis surveys major approaches to second language acquisition while placing competing explanations and their critiques side by side. The revised second edition addresses both cognitive and social dimensions of language learning, framing acquisition as a field shaped by more than a single model. It also examines the place of implicit learning and explicit instruction, making the book useful as a structured map of central debates in language-learning research. With its broad theoretical coverage and attention to critical responses, it is oriented toward understanding the concepts and questions that organize the discipline.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Students of linguistics and second language acquisition
  • Language teachers seeking theoretical context for instruction
  • Researchers and educators interested in cognitive and social approaches to language learning

Themes

Second language acquisition theoryCognitive approaches to learningSocial dimensions of language learningImplicit and explicit instructionCritical evaluation of research theories

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Book overview

The author presents a comprehensive overview of the different theories in this field and examines critical reactions to them. The book reflects recent trends in looking at cognitive and social aspects of second language acquisition, as well as examining the roles played by implicit and explicit instruction in language learning. Additional online resources are available at https: //protect-us.mimecast.com/s/BjjaCzpXjWt33j9wtgyWxi?domain=oup.com
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