Supports a number of coordinated programs of research, training, development, and dissemination of information related to second language teaching, learning and assessment.

Draft version of a paper on this subject by Steven Pinker.

How we learn language.

Website designed to provide resources for teachers and researchers of second language writing and to facilitate the exchange of information. Links to professional resources for second language writing teachers and researchers.

A list of scholarly writings arranged by subtopic, maintained by Vivian Cook.

Journal published by Cambridge University Press. Includes online indices and information for submitters and subscribers.

Scientific organization set up to provide a worldwide forum for the development of SLA research. Provides archive and links to online resources.

Conferences, publication and subscription information, links.

A useful brief overview of some of the current theories of language acquisition, with references to Chomsky, Lenneberg and the evidence from feral children such as Genie.

A paper discussing the implications of a 'critical period' of language acquisition for adult language learning.