Routledge Language Aptitude: Advancing Theory, Testing, Research - Second Language Acquisition

Language Aptitude: Advancing Theory, Testing, Research and Practice brings together cutting-edge global perspectives on foreign language aptitude from leading researchers in applied linguistics and education. Drawing from educational psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience, this Second Language Acquisition Research Series volume assembles interdisciplinary authors addressing five major themes: revisiting and updating current language aptitude theories and models; emerging insights from contemporary research into language aptitude and the age factor or the critical period hypothesis; and redefining key constructs in language learning. This comprehensive resource combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications for educators, researchers, and language professionals seeking to understand how aptitude influences second language acquisition and performance across different learner populations and contexts.