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Studies in Second and Foreign Language Education presents research on critical theoretical issues and empirical research which shape second and foreign language education. It provides a platform for the discussion of innovative and progressive curricular and teaching practice. The series includes work on: Theories and applications of innovative approaches to language acquisition/education Instructional methodologies Curriculum development Teacher education Language planning and evaluation Autonomous learning contexts Teaching/learning of less commonly taught languages SSFLE will be of interest to second and foreign language researchers and teachers, curriculum and materials developers, and language policy planners.

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By integrating cognitive linguistics and sociocultural theories, this groundbreaking book presents empirical studies on selected grammatical and semantic aspects that are challenging for second/foreign language learners. Through in-depth studies exploring eight different languages, this book offers insights generated through the synergy between cognitive linguistics and sociocultural theories that can be readily incorporated into teaching.

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Kyoko Masuda, Georgia Tech, USA; Carlee Arnett, University of California, Davis; Angela Labarca, Georgia Tech, USA.

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