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Can I read Introducing Second Language Acquisition (Cambridge Introductions to Language and Linguistics) on EtoBox?

Introducing Second Language Acquisition (Cambridge Introductions to Language and Linguistics) by Muriel Saville-Troike, Karen Barto is a education title available to read on EtoBox.

What is Introducing Second Language Acquisition (Cambridge Introductions to Language and Linguistics) about?

Written for students encountering the topic for the first time, this introduction explains in non-technical language how a second language is acquired; what the second language learner needs to know; and why some learners are more successful than others. The textbook logically introduces a range of fundamental concepts--such as SLA in adults and children, formal and informal learning contexts, and diverse socio-cultural settings. It takes an interdisciplinary approach, encouraging students to consider SLA from linguistic, psychological and social perspectives.

Who reads Introducing Second Language Acquisition (Cambridge Introductions to Language and Linguistics)?

It is typically read by teachers and faculty preparing courses and curriculum.

Common subject areas: education, pedagogy.

Author
Muriel Saville-Troike, Karen Barto
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing)
Published
2005
Language
EN
ISBN
9780521794077
Category
education
Subjects
Linguistics, Language Learning, Literary Fiction
Rating
3.71 / 5 (121 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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