READING IN A SECOND LANGUAGE: PROCESS, PRODUCT ANDPRACTICE. Sandy Urquhart and Cyril Weir. New York: Longman, 1998. Pp.xvi + 346. £15.99 paper.

Abstract

This book addresses issues of major concern among researchers and practitioners of second language (L2) reading, including theory of reading, testing of reading comprehension, L2 reading instruction, and methodological issues in L2 reading research. The book not only critically examines reading theories, previous studies, and conventional practice in teaching and testing, but also provides valuable insights into new forms of testing and teaching materials for L2 readers.