1 A general theory of second language learning
2 Knowing a language
3 Knowing how to use a language
4 Structures and functions
5 Measuring knowledge of a second language
6 The psycholinguistic basis
7 Ability and personality
8 The linguistic basis
9 The social context
10 Attitudes and motivation
11 Opportunities for second language learning
12 Formal instruction
13 Testing the model
14 The form of a general theory
Appendix
Bibliography and citation index