"Long's thorough knowledge of a broad range of LT related theories and research makes Second Language Acquisition and Task-Based Language Teaching a book that both current and potential users of TBLT are highly recommended to read. It offers not only an understanding of the theoretical rationale of TBLT but also support in the form of a range of practical suggestions associated with the implementation of TBLT in specific circumstances.„ (Oxford Journals 2016) “A compelling case for the integration of Second LanguageAcquisition theory and research findings with the systematicframework of Task-Based Language Teaching, culminating in acomprehensive approach to language educational design, implementation, and evaluation. Readers will benefit not only fromthe book's groundings in psycholinguistic as well as philosophical(indeed, social justice) rationales, but also from the copiousexamples and illustrations, including everything from needsanalysis to materials design and pedagogic practice.„-John Norris, Georgetown University “This volume is a must-read for anyone who aims todiscover what task-based language teaching is really about. Welldocumented, thought-provoking, eloquently written and, above all, sharply to the point!„ -Kris Van den Branden, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium “A major achievement--a research-basedpedagogy for task-based instruction." -Peter Skehan, St. Mary's University, Twickenham, UK