The Metalinguistic Dimension in Instructed Second Language Learning

Book Overview

The metalinguistic dimension refers to the way in which learners bring to bear knowledge about language into their learning of a second language, the "L2". This book brings together new research on the metalinguistic dimension, given its increasing importance in the study of L2 acquisition.

In applied linguistics it is widely accepted that L2 learners develop and use knowledge about language when engaging with the challenging task of acquiring...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1474218989
• ISBN13: 9781474218986
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"