EAN: 9781614517184

ADVANCED PROFICIENCY AND EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY IN...

While the literature on second language acquisition and use is overwhelmingly rich with respect
to initial and intermediate stages of development  present knowledge of levels of ultimate
attainment that are equal or close to that if native speakers has so far not been presented in
a coherent manner. This is what the present volume aims to achieve. In addition to chapters
that summarize what is currently known about the grammatical  lexical  and discourse features
that continue to exhibit instability at the most advanced levels of second language development
the volume presents overviews of the incipient research on two unique learner populations 
polyglots and employees in international call centres. Polyglots  defined as language users who
are proficient in six or more second languages  may be considered second language learners par
excellence. Call centre employees in economically less developed parts of the world are
intriguing in how they cope with the high language proficiency requirements of their job. In
conclusion  this book is relevant for all readers - both professionals and students -
interested in the development of second language theory. For language teachers  the book
provides insights that are profitable in classrooms for advanced learners.

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