ABSTRACT
In the last few decades, the study of formulaic language has become a major focus in second language acquisition research. The volume introduced here provides a state-of-the-art review of what is currently known about the processing, acquisition, and use of formulaic sequences, with a particular focus on a second language. The chapter sets the scene for the chapters and discussions that follow. We start by providing an overview of the different conceptualizations of and approaches to the study of formulaic language. We then focus on the specific approaches covered in the volume and introduce the chapters that make up the volume.
