Chapter 9 offers insight into how second language acquisition researchers have understood the concept of language aptitude and its impact on language development. Bryfonski and Mackey describe several of the most commonly used sub-components of language aptitude including phonetic, reasoning, and memory abilities. By drawing connections between these sub-components and instructional practices, this chapter offers ways in which teachers can understand how learners may experience language learning.
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