chapter 10 Toward a Theory of Second Language

I enjoyed reading this chapter.  The key aspects of theories were highlighted, hypotheses, claims, etc.  The topics "hot topics" in SLA include explicit and implicit learning, awareness, input and output, frequency.  And yet again Krashen takes a hit.  SLA theory and study is new and it will be very interesting to see future progress in the understanding of how we learn/acquire a second language.  The brain is truly amazing and powerful.  The "horticultural" theory of SLA was entertaining and gave a very nice visual of the idea.