Input Matters in SLA.

This volume bridges the knowledge gap between second language acquisition researchers and second language pedagogy professionals in its focus on a topic of mutual interest: input. The reader-friendly contributions from seasoned researchers including Stephen Krashen, Bill VanPatten and new voices off...

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Main Author: Piske, Thorsten
Other Authors: Young-scholten, Martha
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Clevedon : Channel View Publications, 2008.
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Table of Contents:
  • Contents; Contributors; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Part 1 Matters of Input; Chapter 1 Input Frequency and the Acquisition of the Progressive; Chapter 2 Processing Matters in Input Enhancement; Chapter 3 Input and Second Language Development from a Dynamic Perspective; Chapter 4 The Comprehension Hypothesis Extended; Chapter 5 Second Language Learning of Grammar: Output Matters Too; Chapter 6 Learner Attitudes Towards Comprehension-based Language Learning; Chapter 7 The Hidden Paradox of Foreign Language Instruction Or: Which are the Real Foreign Language Learning Processes?
  • Part 2 Input Matters in PhonologyChapter 8 Input as a Critical Means to an End: Quantity and Quality of Experience in L2 Phonological Attainment; Chapter 9 Give Input a Chance!; Chapter 10 Orthographic Input and Second Language Phonology; Chapter 11 Second Language Speech Learning with Diverse Inputs; Chapter 12 Phonetic Input in Second Language Acquisition: Contrastive Analysis of Native and Non-native Sounds; Chapter 13 De.