The Continuum Companion to Second Language Acquisition

This unique guide to second language acquisition aims to provide readers with an introduction to the theories and methods of this area of applied linguistics. The Companion contains overviews of current areas of research written by some of the best known names in the field, an A-Z of key concepts and terms (with suggested further readings) and an overview of research methods currently being used.

Ernesto Macaro is Professor of Applied Linguistics (Second Language Acquisition) in the Department of Education at the University of Oxford, UK. He has previously been a Head of Languages in a secondary school. His publications include Learning strategies in second and foreign language classrooms; Teaching and learning a second language (both published by Continuum) and Language learner strategies: Thirty years of research and practice (published by Oxford University Press).