How do some language learners triumph against all odds, despite not having obvious heritage links or spending extended periods of time in the L2 environment pre

It is generally understood that most language learners beyond a certain age are unlikely to ever reach nativelike proficiency in their second language. However,

This book opens a narrative window into the experiences of learners who achieve nativelike proficiency and offers insights into their pathways to success. Tying

Questioning the construction of the ‘native speaker’ as an authority and ideal in language education, this book offers a critical and accessible engagement

Despite the superdiversity of an increasingly multicultural and multilingual world, policy and practice in education continues to deal with issues of inclusion