Input and Second Language Acquisition: The Roles of Frequency, Form, and Function Introduction to the Special Issue (original) (raw)

This special issue focuses on the role of input in second language acquisition, particularly the importance of frequency, form, and function in the learning of linguistic constructions. It emphasizes the need for detailed corpus studies and experimental data to understand how learners acquire language through oral input, addressing factors such as frequency distributions, salience, and the reliability of form-function mappings. The issue includes diverse approaches in both instructed and natural contexts, contributing valuable insights to the field of applied linguistics.