Piechurska-Kuciel E., Szymańska-Czaplak E., Szyszka M. (Editors). At the Crossroads: Challenges of Foreign Language Learning

Springer International Publishing AG, 2017. — 206 p.This book offers a valuable contribution to the discussion on the complexities of L2 learning processes that pose a challenge to learners. Focusing on the cognitive, affective and socio-cultural perspectives, the papers included provide important insights into the individual's experiences in second language acquisition. This work also addresses social interactions and cultural background, shedding new light on their role in the context in L2 learning processes. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the challenges of foreign-language (FL) learning and teaching.
The present volume consists of three parts. Part I contains a selection of papers addressing mental processes and L1 influences in the process of L2 learning. The second part focuses on variables regarding learner characteristics, and how they interplay with L2 learners’ attitudes and learning of a number of linguistic aspects of the target language. The papers included in the last part provide an array of socio-cultural perspectives, and aim to examine L2 learning processes embedded in international contexts. The papers collected in this volume offer an amalgam of exceptional ideas contributed by international researchers, whose passion and strive for understanding language learning processes is clearly reflected in their writing. This volume is a means for sharing their research outcomes with a larger audience.