Variation in Interlanguage (Second-language acquisition series)

During the acquisition of a second or other language, speech and writing are influenced by the native and the "target" language and by the learner's conscious attempts to apply grammatical rules. The influence varies over time and from person to person but its recurrent features are distinctive enough to be of major importance in the study of language acquisition. Elaine Tarone's account offers both theoretical and practical guidance in this crucial area.