Theory and Practice of Second Language Acquisition

Aims & Scope

Theory and Practice of Second Language Acquisitionis a research-oriented academic journal dedicated to the theoretical foundations of language acquisition and their practical implications in classroom settings. The journal emphasizes empirical findings related to language acquisition and instruction across diverse educational environments. It also explores the natural conditions supporting language development in bilingual and multilingual contexts. The study of language acquisition and learning necessitates a multidisciplinary approach, integrating both linguistic and psychological perspectives. We recognize that this interdisciplinary focus requires a range of research methodologies, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches. Accordingly, we welcome submissions that demonstrate strong theoretical grounding and methodological rigor, as well as innovative and creative approaches to underexplored areas in second language acquisition, bilingualism, and foreign language learning and teaching. The journal is indexed in the following databases: Arianta, BASE (Bielefeld Academic Search Engine), BAZHUM, CEEOL, CEON, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), ERIH PLUS, GIGA, Index Copernicus, INFO NA, Nukat, MLA Directory of Periodicals, Most wiedzy, OAI-PMB Data Provider Registry, POLINDEX (PBN), Public Knowledge Project Index, SCOPUS, WorldCat. Currently, publications in TAPSLA are awarded40 pointsaccording to the latest version of the official ministerial list of journals (as of 05-01-2024) The journal follows an Open Access model, making all content freely available to everyone. It operates under the Creative Commons CC BY-SA (Attribution-ShareAlike) license. Articles published before 2019 are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND. TAPSLA does not charge any fees for article publication. The journal adheres to the Open Access principles as defined by the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ):

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