How does classroom language learning take place? How does an understanding of second language acquisition contribute to language teaching? In answering these questions, Rod Ellis reviews a wide range of research on classroom learning, developing a theory of instructed second language acquisition which has significant implications for language teaching.
About the Author
Rod Ellis is winner of the BAAL Book Prize in 1985 for the best book published in applied linguistics. Formerly Professor and Head of Department in the School of Language Studies, Ealing College of Higher Education.
Features
Addresses a fundamental question in applied linguistics - how can the theoretical study of language acquisition contribute to language teaching?
Author is an internationally respected authority
His textbook Understanding Second Language Acquisition is the market leader
Sets out important new theory on how learners acquire a language in the classroom.