How can insights from Construction Grammar (CxG) be applied to foreign language learning (FLL)
and foreign language teaching (FLT)? This volume explores several aspects of Pedagogical
Construction Grammar with a specific look at issues relevant to second language acquisition
FLL and FLT. The contributions in this volume discuss a wide range of constructions as well
as different resources methodologies and data used to learn constructions in the language
classroom. More specifically they seek to provide answers to the following questions: What do
new constructional approaches to teaching and learning foreign language look like that take the
insights of CxG seriously? What should electronic resources using constructions and semantic
frames for foreign language instruction look like? How should constructions (pairings of form
with meaning function) in the foreign language classroom be introduced? What role does
frequency play in learning constructions in the language classroom? What types of strategies
does CxG offer to facilitate the acquisition of a second language? This volume is relevant for
anyone interested in second language acquisition foreign language pedagogy Construction
Grammar and Cognitive Linguistics. Endorsements: If first language learning flows forth from
language use teaching language should be based on relevant usage-patterns modified in
accordance with the advanced cognitive and linguistic knowledge of older learners. The current
volume shows how insights from first and second language learning and usage-based Construction
Grammar can be turned into evidence-based teaching strategies.Heike Behrens University of
Basel Usage-based Construction Grammar has changed our view of language learning but it is
only recently that researchers have begun to apply the insights of the constructionist approach
to language pedagogy. This volume brings together a collection of articles in which experts of
Construction Grammar and Usage-based Linguistics make concrete proposals for teaching
constructions by using corpora and other resources. A must read for everybody interested in
grammar teaching.Holger Diessel University of Jena With Directions for Pedagogical
Construction Grammar Boas has produced an impressive and much-needed volume which excels at
illustrating the immense potential of constructionist approaches to improve language pedagogy.
The contributions to this volume all authored by leading cognitive and corpus linguists
convincingly describe what a successful future of language teaching could look like-one that is
founded in usage-based linguistics and takes language patterns seriously. I consider this
volume essential reading for any applied linguist.Ute Römer Georgia State University
