Table of contents
Acknowledgmentsvii
Prefaceix
Introduction1
Theoretical Perspectives on Interaction and Language Learning3
Input, Interaction and Vocabulary Learning33
Factors in the Incidental Acquisition of Second Language Vocabulary from Oral Input35
Modified Input and the Acquisition of Word meaning by Children and Adults63
Modified Output and the Acquisition of Word Meanings115
Modified Input, Language Aptitude and the Acquisition of Word Meanings133
Learning Vocabulary Through Interacting With a Written Text151
Interaction and Grammar Learning171
Output Enhancement and the Acquisition of the Past Tense173
Communicating About Grammar189
Pedegogical Perspectives209
Making the Classroom Acquisition Rich211
Conclusion231
Retrospect and Prospect233
References259
Index281
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