This article revisits earlier proposals that language learning is, in essence, the learning of
formulaic sequences and their interpretations; that this occurs at all levels of granularity from …

This chapter introduces a cognitive-linguistic perspective on second language acquisition
(L2A). 1 Over the last 15 or so years, various aspects of L2 acquisition have been examined …

Written by a team of leading experts working in different SLA specialisms, this fourth edition
is a clear and concise introduction to the main theories of second language acquisition …

Teaching and Researching Listening provides a focused, state-of-the-art treatment of the
linguistic, psycholinguistic and pragmatic processes that are involved in oral language use …

For early symbolic communicators, acquisition of an initial vocabulary is a critically important
achievement that sets the stage for future language development. Children who require …

It is with renewed appreciation for the size of the task that I come to writing the present
chapter. The number of special issues of journals dedicated to im/politeness these days …

This volume outlines a model of language that can be characterized as functionalist, usage-
based, dynamic, and complex-adaptive. The core idea is that linguistic structure is not stable …

Abstract The Douglas Fir Group (2016) sought to articulate a transdisciplinary agenda for
SLA but said little about multilingualism specifically. Moreover, many multilinguals are under …

THE PHENOMENON OF MULTILINGUALISM is as old as humanity, but multilingualism has
been catapulted to a new world order in the 21st century. Social relations, knowledge …

Construction Grammar explains how knowledge of language is organized in speakers'
minds. The central and radical claim of Construction Grammar is that linguistic knowledge …