Intensive Exposure Experiences in Second Language Learning

This is an impressive collection of studies on intensive exposure experiences in L2 learning. Findings from research in Canadian intensive programs, European schools and study abroad contexts illustrate the benefits of intensive L2 learning and provide compelling insights about interactions with learner factors including age, L1 background, L2 proficiency, academic ability, and language learning history. This is essential reading for L2 program developers, teachers and researchers. Nina Spada, University of Toronto, Canada This collection offers a rich exploration of the interplay among contexts for additional language learning, varying intensities of input and instruction, and mediating individual difference factors. The highly original research insights are gleaned from measured proficiency gains, corpus documentation of the linguistic environments, and qualitative learner perceptions of context affordances.