Context Matters in SLA

This book is a comprehensive contribution to debates on inter- and transdisciplinarity in SLA and the role of context in different kinds of acquisition. The chapters highlight the crucial role played by context and use in practice, as well as discussing the role of context in the acquisition of a wide range of second language competencies.

Offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to and explorationof the role of context in the acquisition of a variety of L2 competencies.

This book makes a seminal contribution to understanding the role of context in different kinds of acquisition, taking forward currentdebates on inter- and transdisciplinarity in second language acquisition (SLA). It aims to both highlight and foster connections between different aspects of SLA, arguing for a more inclusive approach to research by reaching beyond prestige norms and making multilingualism and multicompetence a core pr