Effects Of The Second Language On First

Using a variety of perspectives, methodologies and languages, 17 international linguists report research findings on "reverse" or "backward" transfer—the effects of the second language (L2) on the first (L1)— in second language acquisition. A sampling of topics includes the changing L1 in the L2 user's mind, the influence of L2 on L1 collocational knowledge, L2 influence on L1 narratives, L1 and L2 interaction in requesting behaviors, and code-mixing and blending in L1 output of long-term resident overseas EFL teachers. Distributed by UTP Distribution. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Vivian Cook has taught at Ealing Technical College and North-East London Polytechnic; he now works at the University of Essex After writing EFL course-books, he concentrated on linguistics and language learning in books such as Chomsky's Universal Grammar and Second Language Learning and Language Teaching. His current interests are partly developing the concept of multi-competence through books such as Portraits of the L2 User and applying it to the design of language teaching materials, partly exploring the English writing system through books and articles. He was founding President of the European Second Language Association (EUROSLA).