This book, "The Psychology of the Language Learner: Individual Differences in Second Language Acquisition" by Zoltán Dörnyei, provides a comprehensive overview of individual differences (IDs) in second language acquisition (SLA). It covers topics such as language aptitude, motivation, cognitive styles, student self-regulation, and personality traits. The author aims to summarize the variables contributing to IDs in SLA, clarify theories, define measurable constructs, and describe assessment tools. The book is structured into seven chapters, each delving into specific IDs, including personality, language aptitude, motivation, learning styles, and language learning strategies. Dörnyei also discusses the situated nature of L2 learning and the need for more qualitative methods to study IDs. The book is praised for its incisive critiques and its potential to spark debate, making it a valuable resource for researchers, language teachers, and students interested in SLA.This book, "The Psychology of the Language Learner: Individual Differences in Second Language Acquisition" by Zoltán Dörnyei, provides a comprehensive overview of individual differences (IDs) in second language acquisition (SLA). It covers topics such as language aptitude, motivation, cognitive styles, student self-regulation, and personality traits. The author aims to summarize the variables contributing to IDs in SLA, clarify theories, define measurable constructs, and describe assessment tools. The book is structured into seven chapters, each delving into specific IDs, including personality, language aptitude, motivation, learning styles, and language learning strategies. Dörnyei also discusses the situated nature of L2 learning and the need for more qualitative methods to study IDs. The book is praised for its incisive critiques and its potential to spark debate, making it a valuable resource for researchers, language teachers, and students interested in SLA.