Introducing Second Language Acquisition

Written for students encountering the topic for the first time, this is a clear and practical introduction to second language acquisition (SLA). Using non-technical language, it explains how a second language is acquired; what the learner of a second language needs to know; and why some learners are more successful than others. This new edition of Muriel Saville-Troike's bestselling textbook introduces in a step-by-step fashion a range of fundamental concepts, such as SLA in adults and children, in formal and informal learning contexts and in diverse socio-cultural settings. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, it encourages students to consider SLA from linguistic, psychological and social perspectives. Providing a solid foundation in SLA, this book has become the leading introduction to the field for students of linguistics, psychology and education, and trainee language teachers.Additional ISBNs1107010896, 1107648238, 1108043453, 110742870X, 9781107010895, 9781107648234, 9781108043458, 9781107428706, 1139368826, 1139373013, 1280664037, 9781139368827, 9781139373012, 9781280664038Introducing Second Language Acquisition 2nd Edition is written by Muriel Saville-Troike and published by Cambridge University Press. ISBNs for Introducing Second Language Acquisition are 9781139368827, 1139368826 and the print ISBNs are 9781107010895, 1107010896. Additional ISBNs include 1107010896, 1107648238, 1108043453, 110742870X, 9781107010895, 9781107648234, 9781108043458, 9781107428706, 1139368826, 1139373013, 1280664037, 9781139368827, 9781139373012, 9781280664038.