Individual Differences in Second Language Learning (Second-Language Acquisition) by Skehan, Peter (1989) Paperback

Second-Language Acquisition

by Peter Skehan

Understanding the way in which learners differ from one another is of fundamental concern to those involved in second-language acquisition, either as researchers or teachers. This account is the first book-length review of the important research into differences, considering matters such as aptitude, motivation, learner strategies, personality, and interaction between learner characteristics and types of instruction."The book is recommended for various it is easy to read and very well documented; a critical account of a wide range of ID studies is given; applications for classroom research are suggested, a factor which enhances its relevancy to language teachers; many suggestions are given for further research."--Second Language Research"Overall, Skehan provides us with a very thoughtful, incisive, and provocative review and synthesis of the research on individual differences, with many useful suggestions for further work in this area which, if taken up as they should be, will surely cure the general state of neglect in which the author finds this important area of second language research."--Applied Linguistics

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First published March 1, 1989

About the author

Peter Skehan (PhD, Birkbeck College, University of London) has worked as a Professor at St Mary’s University College, Twickenham, London; the University of Auckland; Chinese University of Hong Kong; King’s College London; and Thames Valley University.