Exploring L1-L2 Relationships - The Impact of Individual Differences

This book traces and summarizes the author's theoretical insights and empirical findings in the field of foreign language education. The volume explores individual differences in L1 ability and their connection to L2 aptitude and L2 achievement, L2 anxiety as an affective or cognitive variable, and the relationship between L1 and L2 reading.

About the author

Richard L. Sparks is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Graduate Education at Mount St. Joseph University, USA. His research interests include L2 aptitude, language and learning disabilities and foreign language anxiety, and he has published extensively in foreign language and learning disability journals.

Summary

This book traces and summarizes the author’s theoretical insights and empirical findings in the field of foreign language education. The volume explores individual differences in L1 ability and their connection to L2 aptitude and L2 achievement, L2 anxiety as an affective or cognitive variable, and the relationship between L1 and L2 reading.

Product details

• Authors: Richard L Sparks, Richard L. Sparks
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.04.2024
• EAN: 9781788924740
• ISBN: 978-1-78892-474-0
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 540 g
• Series: Second Language Acquisition
• Subjects: Education and learning > Adult education/adult education classes > Adult education class / course materials (language); Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Study & Teaching, Language acquisition, Language teaching and learning, Language teaching & learning (other than ELT)