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Key Questions in Second Language Acquisition An Introduction

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Chapter 8: What Are Individual Differences and How Do They Affect L2 Acquisition?

pp. 168-190

Authors

Bill VanPatten
,
Megan Smith
, Mississippi State University,
Alessandro G. Benati
, The University of Hong Kong
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Summary

In this chapter we touch on the idea of inter-learner variability in outcome (i.e., how far learners get) as well as rate of acquisition among different learners. We then link these issues to the idea of individual differences as explanatory factors. We focus on the most studied: motivation, aptitude, and working memory.

Keywords

  • individual differences
  • language aptitude
  • working memory
  • motivation
  • rate of acquisition
  • ultimate attainment

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