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Second Language Acquisition eBook Series

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  • Issues in Task-Based Language Teaching

    by Dr. Rod Ellis ...
    Series Book 176 - Second Language Acquisition
    Leading theorist directly addresses the issues and criticisms that surround the development and implementation of TBLTTask-based language teaching (TBLT) is now a well-established approach to teaching foreign languages which draws on theories of second language acquisition and on general educational principles. However, there remain a number of issues that need to be considered in designing and ... Read more

    $23.79 USD

  • Measuring Second Language Pragmatic Competence

    A Psycholinguistic Perspective

    by Dr. Rod Ellis, Carsten Roever, Natsuko Shintani, Yan Zhu ...
    Series Book 166 - Second Language Acquisition
    Taking a psycholinguistic perspective, this book investigates how second language (L2) learners’ pragmatic abilities in English can be measured. It complements and extends earlier work on the testing of implicit and explicit grammar. The authors present a set of tests they developed using both well-established methods of measuring pragmatic knowledge (e.g. a Metapragmatic Knowledge Test and role ... Read more

    $23.99 USD

  • Implicit and Explicit Knowledge in Second Language Learning, Testing and Teaching

    by Dr. Rod Ellis, Shawn Loewen, Prof. Catherine Elder, Dr. Hayo Reinders, Rosemary Erlam, Jenefer Philp ...
    Series Book 42 - Second Language Acquisition
    The implicit/ explicit distinction is central to our understanding of the nature of L2 acquisition. This book begins with an account of how this distinction applies to L2 learning, knowledge and instruction. It then reports a series of studies describing the development of a battery of tests providing relatively discrete measurements of L2 explicit/ implicit knowledge. These tests were then ... Read more

    $23.99 USD

  • Reflections on Task-Based Language Teaching

    by Dr. Rod Ellis ...
    Series Book 125 - Second Language Acquisition
    Task-based language teaching is now a well-established pedagogic approach but problematic issues remain, such as whether it is appropriate for all learners and in all instructional contexts. This book draws on the author’s experience of working with teachers, together with his knowledge of relevant research and theory, to examine the key issues. It proposes flexible ways in which tasks can be ... Read more

    $23.99 USD

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  • Written Corrective Feedback for L2 Development

    by Dr. John Bitchener, Dr. Neomy Storch ...
    Series Book 96 - Second Language Acquisition
    Written corrective feedback (CF) is a written response to a linguistic error that has been made in the writing of a text by a second language (L2) learner. This book aims to further our understanding of whether or not written CF has the potential to facilitate L2 development over time. Chapters draw on cognitive and sociocultural theoretical perspectives and review empirical research to determine ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • How Languages are Learned 4th edition

    by Lightbown, Patsy M., Spada, Nina ...
    Series series Oxford Handbooks for Language Teachers
    Teachers are often told that new teaching methods and materials are 'based on the latest research'. But what does this mean in practice? 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 understand about how languages are learned. ... Read more

    $50.99 USD

  • How Languages Are Learned 5th Edition

    by Patsy M Lightbown, Spada ...
    Series series Oxford Handbooks for Language Teachers
    Now in its fifth edition, the award-winning How Languages are Learned has established itself as an indispensable introduction to research in language acquisition and its relationship with classroom practice. Patsy Lightbown and Nina Spada have worked for over four decades in second language research and education. They are highly respected worldwide for making theory and research about language ... Read more

    $50.99 USD

  • Understanding Second Language Acquisition 2nd Edition

    by Rod Ellis ...
    Series series Oxford Applied Linguistics
    In the 30 years since Rod Ellis first published the award-winning Understanding Second Language Acquisition, it has become a classic text. This new, fully updated edition continues to provide an authoritative and highly readable introduction to key areas of theory and research in second language acquisition. Ellis presents a comprehensive overview of the different theories in this field and ... Read more

    $65.99 USD

  • Materials and Methods in ELT

    by Jo McDonough, Christopher Shaw ...
    Materials and Methods in ELT is an essential resource for teachers or for those engaged in taking professional courses relating to all aspects of English language teaching.Now available in its 3rd edition, this popular teachers’ guide offers a comprehensive and useful introduction to the principles and practice of teaching English as a foreign/second language. It examines the ideas behind current ... Read more

    $50.00 USD

  • Exploring Language Pedagogy through Second Language Acquisition Research

    by Rod Ellis, Natsuko Shintani ...
    Series series Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics
    Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics is a series of introductory level textbooks covering the core topics in Applied Linguistics, primarily designed for those beginning postgraduate studies, or taking an introductory MA course as well as advanced undergraduates. Titles in the series are also ideal for language professionals returning to academic study.The books take an innovative ... Read more

    $80.99 USD

  • School-based Research

    A Guide for Education Students

    Edited by Elaine Wilson ...
    Focused on the needs of the new classroom researcher, and those studying education on Masters-level courses, this is a thorough and thoughtful guide to the research process, covering qualitative, quantitative and mixed research methods. It guides you through research design, data collection and analysis and how to write up your research findings.This third edition has been updated to provide ... Read more

    $62.99 USD

  • Second Language Research Methods

    by H. W. Seliger, Shohamy ...
    Series series Oxford Applied Linguistics
    Based on a set of four research parameters, this book discusses the development of research questions and hypotheses, naturalistic and experimental research, data collection, and validation of research instruments. Each chapter includes examples and activities. ... Read more

    $65.99 USD