《學習和運用第二語言的策略》主要是近十年第二語言謀略研究的總結，重點討論瞭如下一係列有價值的問題：（1）學習者策略的定義和歸類：（2）調查學習者策略的方法：（3）策略培訓的各種方法：（4）雙語或多語者思維語言的選擇：（5）學習者測試策略的運用等。Strategies in Learning and Using a Second Language explores the topic of learner strategies-the ways in which language learners engage with the process of learning and communicating in a new language.

The introduction to the book sets out the main theoretical issues. distinguishing language learning from language use strategies, and describing the main tesearch methods for their investigation. The author presents innovative research linking the use of task-specific strategies with language performance. The volume then presents empirical research investigating the languages multiimguals select for their verbalized thoughts during language learning and language use. finally, the author presents empirical research focusing on the strategies learncrs use in language test-taking contexts. The volume is intended primarily for language teachers and researchers, as well as for administrators of second language programs. It is also highly suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students of applied linguistics and will be of interest to foreign language students. stimulating them to reflect on their strategies for learning andusing a second language.

The chapters present questions and raise areas for further discussion and study, making the book suitable for tose new to the field. At the same time. the provision of important new research will appeal to those with more advanced knowledge in the field.