This book covers essentials of SLA theory, research, and L2 pedagogy, helping those to make connections between theory, research and practice; learn about and conduct classroom research to contribute to the relevance and applicability of SLA research; and improves current L2 curriculum and instruction in light of current theory and research.

1) Introduction

(Nihat Polat, Tammy Gregersen, and Peter MacIntyre)

2) Teaching and researching listening skills: Theory and research-based practices

(Rebecca Oxford)

3) Theory-guided reading instruction in second language classrooms

(Keiko Koda)

4) Teaching and researching speaking skills: Theory and research-based practices

(Jimin Kahng)

5) Teaching L2 writing: Connecting SLA theory, research, and pedagogy

(Charlene Polio and Matt Kessler)

6) Teaching and researching grammar skills: Theory and research-based practices

(Diane Larsen-Freeman)

7) Pedagogical implications of current SLA research for vocabulary skills

(Yuliya Ardasheva, Tao Hao, and Xue Zhang)

8) Teaching and researching pronunciation skills: Theory and research-based practices

(Laura Mahalingappa and Nihat Polat)

9) Teaching and researching nonverbal communication skills: Theory and research-based practices

(Tammy Gregersen and Peter MacIntyre)

10) Teaching and researching pragmatics and willingness to communicate skills: Theory and research-based practices

(Peter MacIntyre, Samantha Ayers-Glassey, and Tammy Gregersen)

11) Conclusions and future directions

(Peter MacIntyre, Tammy Gregersen, and Nihat Polat)

Nihat Polat is a professor in the Department of Instruction and Leadership at Duquesne University.

Tammy Gregersen is a professor of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at the American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.

Peter D. MacIntyre is a professor of psychology at Cape Breton University.