This new book, Processing Instruction: Theory, Research, and Commentary, edited by Bill
VanPatten--a pioneer in processing instruction (PI)--is a refreshing presentation of 10 …

Context of learning, such as whether a learner studies a second language (L2) in a formal
classroom—“at home” or abroad—may be a key factor in developing grammatical and …

Studies in SLA have debated the importance of context of learning in the process of
developing linguistic skills in a second language (L2). The present paper examines whether …

This paper investigates the effects of input and interaction as separate entities and in
combination. We further investigate these effects as a function of different language areas …

Research on the acquisition of copula choice has shown that learners are not accurate with
this structure, even after several years of instruction (Briscoe, 1995; Ryan & Lafford, 1992) …

The current project addresses the effects of native language, and length of exposure and
type of input, on the acquisition of copula choice in Spanish. Specifically, we investigate two …

This exploratory study investigates the incorporation of dialectal variants in second
language (L2) pronunciation and how the learning context intersects with this acquisition …

The present investigation further examines the role of style in the acquisition of segmental
phonology in two groups: study abroad vs. regular-classroom students. Specifically, an …

This study investigates the production of the English interdental fricative [θ] by Chinese
learners of English, using a variationist framework. Twenty‐seven Chinese participants were …

This study provides a model for examining the second language (L2) acquisition of
structures where the first language (L1) and L2 are similar, and where native speaker (NS) …