Implicit/ explicit knowledge constitutes a key distinction in the study of second language acquisition. This book reports a project that investigated ways of measuring implicit/explicit L2 knowledge and the relationship between the two types of knowledge and language proficiency.

Aimed at providing non-native English speakers with the skills needed to study overseas at an English-speaking University, this practical handbook prepares students to live abroad, understand university culture, and to improve their English. It is built around activities that give hands-on practice to make overseas university study a success.

Sends out the message for classroom teachers: student learning improves when teachers introduce their students to strategies for learning as well as teaching them specific language. This book offers suggestions for bringing about a successful match between teachers preferred ways of teaching and learners preferred ways of learning.