Second language acquisition has an identity problem. It is a young field struggling to
emerge from the parent fields of education and applied linguistics. In his new book …

It is generally agreed that language learner autonomy is a matter of learner control and
selfdirection. Most discussion assumes that the crucial distinction is between non …

An Introduction to Foreign Language Learning and Teaching provides an engaging, student-
friendly guide to the field of foreign language learning and teaching. Aimed at students with …

This research-led textbook investigates the use of new technologies for language learning,
linking theory to practice. The book synthesises previous technology use (including …

Bringing together current research, analysis, and discussion of the role of corrective
feedback in second language teaching and learning, this volume bridges the gap between …

The focus of the present study was on teaching speaking skill through employing guided
and free oral presentations. Firstly, it investigated whether guided oral presentation and free …

This chapter adopts Loewen's definition of instructed second language acquisition (ISLA),
discusses cognitive-interactionist approaches to L2 instruction in ISLA research, and …

In recent years, a considerable body of research has examined and provided evidence for
the effectiveness of various forms of negotiation in addressing L2 learners' errors. This …

Background/Context Throughout schooling, English learners (ELs) perform well below their
monolingual English-speaking peers on literacy assessments, and Hispanics make up the …

Speaking is widely recognized as being the most important tool for communication that
influences how students succeed in foreign language learning. In particular, given its …