Individual Differences, Cognitive Abilities, Aptitude Complexes, and Learning Conditions in Second Language Acquisition.

Robinson, Peter

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ERIC Number: EJ637417

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Individual Differences, Cognitive Abilities, Aptitude Complexes, and Learning Conditions in Second Language Acquisition.

Robinson, Peter

Second Language Research, v17 n4 p368-92 Oct 2001

Describes a framework for research into the effects of cognitive abilities on second language acquisition (SLA) that is based on four interlocking hypotheses. These hypotheses are drawn from research in psychology, education, and SLA, and where possible, evidence is presented to support each of them. (Author/VWL)

Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Language Aptitude, Language Research, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Special issue: Explanations and Scientific Method in Second Language Research.