Bilingual Acquisition

'Bilingual acquisition is a summative account of many years of scientific research, is well referenced, and addresses a range of theoretical and methodological issues of fundamental importance. It is written in an unpretentious style, with clear directions for future research. It is ideal for classroom discussion and should be read by all students of bilingualism and language acquisition' -Child Language 'This is a study that sets the agenda for the research community for many years to come' -Child Language 'Thoroughly written, well structured... the study has been conducted with a very sound methodology, and the data obtained are a valuable source of information on the beginnings of bilingual acquisition' -Journal of Linguistics 'Although obviously written for a restricted audience, it is accessible to the general reader and a delight to the curious. The methodoloical approach, free of jargon and abtruse theorising, builds a relationship of intellectual trust with the reader... thought-provoking approach' -Jacques Guy, The Times Higher Education SupplementAn intriguing case study of a young child who acquired English and Spanish from birth. Focusing on her language development before the age of two, it covers a wide range of areas including sounds, vocabulary, and early grammar. The authors consider a number of topical issues including the child's ability to select one language rather than the other, and the question of whether or not a bilingual child has one or two language systems from the very beginning.