Research methods for understanding child second language development
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research methods
child
second language development

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Lu, D., & Li, T. (2024). Research methods for understanding child second language development. Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, 14(3), 603–610. https://doi.org/10.14746/ssllt.39455

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Abstract

This book offers a comprehensive overview of research methods and techniques specifically tailored for child second language development, an under-explored area in broadly SLA. It is of great pedagogical value that it includes many case studies that illustrate the ways the methods are used in a step-by-step manner, particularly to practitioners, i.e., language teachers at primary schools. This book is a timely and valuable contribution, which is very helpful to both experienced researchers and new beginners, and thus worthy of recommendation.

https://doi.org/10.14746/ssllt.39455
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