Now in its fifth edition, the award-winning How Languages are Learned has established itself as an indispensable introduction to research in language acquisition and its relationship with classroom practice.

• Updated content highlights the latest research into second language learning and its relevance to classroom practice


• Activities and questions for reflection personalize content and support critical thinking


• Chapter summaries, discussion questions and supplementary activities are available online at www.oup.com/elt/teacher/hlal