Form-focused Instruction and Second Language Learning

This collection of articles from Language Learning illustrates the range of current inquiry into form-focused instruction and its effects on second language learning. The articles report both experimental and descriptive studies, addressing such issues as the effectiveness of form-focused instruction, the role of input-processing instruction, the relationship between attention and language learning, the sequence of acquisition in instructed learners, and the provision of corrective feedback in class-room settings. In addition to articles reporting empirical studies, two articles provide comprehensive overviews of the experimental and descriptive research. Ellis' introductory chapter offers an historical survey of research into form-focused instruction together with an analysis of key theoretical constructs and methodological issues. The book is of relevance to both second language researchers and teacher educators.Ellis, Rod is the author of 'Form-focused Instruction and Second Language Learning ' with ISBN 9780631228585 and ISBN 0631228586.