This text is a reprint of Macaro's (modern language education, U. of Oxford, UK) 2003 work, and is suitable for teachers interested in upgrading their practice and researchers looking for a concise overview of the literature. Coverage includes a brief overview of the teaching and research context both the generic research context in England and the foreign-language or second-language (L2) acquisition research internationally followed by an extensive review of studies in L2 acquisition and L2 or foreign language pedagogy, most from the past 15 years. Grouped into seven sections theories, grammar and methods; vocabulary; attitudes and motivation; reading; listening; oral interaction; and writing the research reviews include descriptions of the studies, why they are significant, and their implications for language teaching. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)