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List of Ilustrations.--List of Abbreviations.--Acknowledgements.--Introduction.--The Key Concepts.--Key References

This up-to-date presentation of recent SLA research covers a wide range of topics and will encourage future researchers to view language learning from a range of diverse perspectives.- Alison Mackey, Professor of Linguistics, Georgetown University, USA.
What does it mean to acquire a language? What is considered a 'second' language in multilingual settings? This practical and comprehensive guide provides an opportunity to consider these issues, providing easy access to concise definitions of key terms and concepts in the study of second language acquisition.
A one-stop glossary covering all major concepts in the field, Key Concepts in Second Language Acquisition offers clear explanations of terms and helpful examples. Written in a user-friendly style, it is the ideal quick-reference text for students of linguistics and language teachers alike.
The text features: alphabetically arranged concepts for ease of use, fully cross-referenced entries, figures and tables to illustrate the concepts, numerous suggestions for further reading.
Shawn Loewen is Associate Professor in the Second Language Studies program at Michigan State University, USA. He teaches courses in second language acquisition and research methodology, and has published in leading journals including Studies in Second Language Acquisition, Language Learning and Modern Language Journal.
Hayo Reinders is Head of Learner Development at Middlesex University in London, UK. He is Editor of Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching and Convenor of the AILA Research Network for CALL and the Learner (www.innovationinteaching.org). He has published two co-authored books with Palgrave Macmillan: The International Student Handbook and Study Skills for Speakers of English as a Second Language.