Second Language Research

Second Language Research: Methodology and Design is a clear, comprehensive overview of core issues in L2 research. Authored by well-known scholars in SLA and supported by a wealth of examples from actual studies and extensive pedagogical resources, this book first introduces students to the key topics and debates in L2 research. It then guides readers step by step through the research process—from basic principles and collection methods through study design and reporting—to the point of being able to conduct their own research from beginning to end. This book is an essential text for students and novice researchers of SLA, applied linguistics, and second and foreign language teaching.

Key Features



A wealth of graphics, visuals, and exercises in each chapter.

"Time to Think" and "Time to Do" boxes within chapters

Helpful glossary and subject indexNew to This Edition



Substantially reorganized chapters

Significantly expanded chapters on qualitative and mixed methods

Substantive revised material on computer/technology-based research

Spotlights a variety of new software packages and databases, including video-mediated technology and games

Discusses the Open Science Movement

Expanded coverage of corpora, processing, and psycholinguistics-based research

Updated references throughout