Age and the Acquisition of English as a Foreign Language (Second Language Acquisition)

Age and the Acquisition of English as a Foreign Language (Second Language Acquisition)

by Maria Del Pilar Garcia Mayo (Editor), Maria Luisa Garcia Lecumberri (Editor)

Synopsis

This book provides an overview of current research on the age factor in foreign language learning, addressing issues, which are critical for language planning. It presents new research on foreign language learning within bilingual communities in formal instruction settings focussing on syntax, phonology, writing, oral skills and learning strategies.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Multilingual Matters Ltd
Published: 01 May 2003

ISBN 10: 1853596388
ISBN 13: 9781853596384

Author Bio

Maria del Pilar Garcia Mayo is Associate Professor of English linguistics at the University of the Basque Country (Spain). Her research interests include the acquisition of second language syntax both from a generative and an interactionist perspective.

Maria Luisa Garcia Lecumberri is Associate Professor of English phonetics at the University of the Basque Country (Spain). Her research interests are intonation in English and Spanish and the acquisition of English by foreign learners.