Key Questions in Second Language Acquisition

Bill VanPatten has had a long and distinguished academic career. The recipient of numerous local and national awards for his teaching, mentoring, and scholarship, he has published widely in the fields of second language acquisition and second language teaching. Megan Smith is Associate Professor of Linguistics and Director of the TESOL Program at Mississippi State University. She has published in the fields of second language acquisition. Alessandro Benati is Professor and Head of the School of Education at University College Dublin in Ireland. He has extensively researched and taught in second language acquisition. He is a co-author of various books and papers on the effects of the processing instruction pedagogical model.

'This textbook is an invaluable resource for understanding second language acquisition, addressing key questions with clarity and insight. This new edition stands out for its expanded focus on the interaction between phonology and SLA, thoughtful consideration of social factors, and integration of pedagogical implications where relevant, making it essential for students and instructors alike.' Wynne Wong, Professor of French and Second Language Acquisition, The Ohio State University

• Foreword; Preface; 1. What are the origins of Second Language Acquisition as a research field?; 2. What does development look like?; 3. What are the roles of input and output?; 4. What roles do previously acquired languages play in the acquisition of a new language?; 5. Can L2 learners become nativelike?; 6. Does instruction make a difference?; 7. What role does explicit learning play in L2 acquisition?; 8. What are individual differences and how do they affect L2 acquisition?; Epilogue; Glossary; Index.