Editing Second-language acquisition (section)

== Classroom second-language acquisition ==
{{Main|Second-language acquisition classroom research}}

As stated at the beginning of this article, second language acquisition (SLA) research is the scientific discipline devoted to studying that process. Consequently, research that evaluates the effectiveness of teaching methods is often not considered part of SLA research. Nevertheless, there have been attempts to apply SLA research findings to teaching methods, and this area is referred to as classroom second language acquisition or instructed second language acquisition ''(ISLA)''. In particular, this kind of research has a significant overlap with [[language education]], and it is mainly concerned with the effect that instruction has on the learner. Moreover, it also explores what teachers do, the classroom context, and the dynamics of classroom communication. Notably, it is both qualitative and quantitative research. However, there are several challenges faced by second-language learners during practical training, especially regarding training environments, aligning tasks with learning objectives, and cultural and economic influences.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Altakhaineh |first=Abdel Rahman Mitib |last2=AlTalafeeh |first2=Asma |last3=Al-Ziadat |first3=Mariam |date=2025-01-01 |title=The roadblocks to success: exploring challenges faced by BA-level students in practicum experiences in Jordan |url=https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/heswbl-09-2024-0288/full/html |journal=Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning |volume=ahead-of-print |issue=ahead-of-print |doi=10.1108/HESWBL-09-2024-0288 |issn=2042-390X|url-access=subscription }}</ref>

Cited in {{Harvnb|Ellis|1994}} It is generally agreed that pedagogy restricted to teaching grammar rules and vocabulary lists does not give students the ability to use the L2 with accuracy and fluency. Rather, to become proficient in the second language, the learner must be given opportunities to use it for communicative purposes.{{sfn|Doughty|Williams|1998}}{{sfn|Ellis|2002}}

{{See also|Second-language education|}}