TY - BOOK AU - Ellis, Rod TI - Understanding Second Language Acquisition T2 - Oxford Applied Linguistics SN - 9780194422048 PY - 2015/// CY - New York PB - Oxford KW - English language KW - Second language acquisition KW - Linguistic KW - Language Learning N1 - Contents, Glossary, bibliography, Index.; 1- Second language acquisition research 2- Age and second language acquisition 3- Psychological factors and second language acquisition 4- The development of a second language 5- Variability in learner language 6- The role of the first language 7- Input and interaction : the cognitive-interactionist perspective 8- Cognitive aspects of second language acquisition 9- Social aspects of second language acquisition 10- The role of explicit instruction 11- The role of implicit instruction 12- Understanding and applying second language acquisition; N2 - The author presents a comprehensive overview of the different theories in this field and examines critical reactions to them. The book reflects recent trends in looking at cognitive and social aspects of second language acquisition, as well as examining the roles played by implicit and explicit instruction in language learning UR - www.oup.com/elt/teacher/understandingsla ER -