Acknowledgements 1
Preface 1
Introduction 1
1 Comprehension and producrion stregies in language lerning 11
2 The role of memory and lexicallearning 29
3 Psycholinguistic processes in language rse and languagc learning 43
4 Models of language learning 75
5 A rationale for task-based instruction 93
6 Implementing task-based instruction 121
7 Processing perspectives on testing 153
8 Research into language aptitude 185
9 lssues in aptitude rheoryi exceptionat learners and modularity 207
10 Learning style 237
11 Iearners,learning,and pedagogy 259
12 Conclusions 283
Bibliography 295
Index 314