The Second Language Learning Processes of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties

Focusing on the unique challenges faced by students with specific learning difficulties (SpLDs), this book offers an in-depth exploration of their second language acquisition (SLA) processes. It integrates findings from cognitive and educational psychology with recent SLA research, addressing key areas such as reading development, effective teaching strategies, and assessment methods. By examining the social and educational contexts of these learners, it highlights how external barriers impact their language learning. This resource is invaluable for educators, students, and researchers in applied linguistics.