A thoroughly updated edition of this prize-winning, readable introduction to the main theories of first and second language acquisition. This book introduces you to some of the language acquisition research that will help you not just to evaluate existing materials, but also to adapt and use them in a way that fits what we currently…

This book provides a comprehensive and readable introduction to first and second language acquisition. By understanding how languages are learned, teachers will be better able to judge the merrits of different teaching methodologies and textbooks, and to make the most of the time they spend with learners. The book presents the main theories of language…