本书的目的是通过对语言学习者的语言及其形成过程进行讲座来帮助教师把这种模糊的、无意识实施的理论变成明确的、有意识地贯彻的理论。

本书主要是针对两种读者而设计的：一是涉此领域、希望全面了解第二语言习得研究概况的学生；二是从事第二语言习得研究、希望全面掌握第二语言习得研究动态的教师。本书也可供对语言熟练程度测试等方面感兴趣的应用语言学研究人员参考。

1 Key issues in Second Language Acquisition

2 The role of the first language

3 Interlanguage and the 'natural'route of development

4 Variability in interlanguage

5 Individual learner differences and Second Language Acquisition

6 Input,interaction,and Second Language Acquisition

7 Learner strategies

8 The Universal Hypothesis and Second Language Acquisition

9 The role of formal instruction in Second Language

10 Theories of Second Language Acquisition

Conclusion

Glossary

References

Indes

Within each general situational type a host of 'micro'situations can be identified,according to who the interlocutors are,the context of interaction(e.g.a supermarket or a crowded classroom),and the topic of communication.The linguistic product is likely to vary situationally.

P17