An Introduction to Second Language Acquisition ResearchUnderstanding how people learn and fail to learn second and foreign languages is increasingly recognised as a critical social and psycholinguistic issue. Second languages are vitally important to diverse groups of people, ranging from refugees to college students facing foreign language requirements. This book provides a synthesis of empirical findings on second and foreign language learning by children and adults, emphasising the design and execution of appropriate research. |
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Second language acquisition research methodology | 10 |
Types of data analysis | 52 |
Substantive findings | 81 |
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An Introduction to Second Language Acquisition Research Diane Larsen-Freeman,Michael H. Long No preview available - 2016 |
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