| Sumario: | The book *Language Aptitude Theory and Practice* (2023), edited by Zhisheng (Edward) Wen, Peter Skehan, and Richard L. Sparks, provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary research on language aptitude, including theoretical, methodological, and practical perspectives. It covers established and new language aptitude tests such as the Modern Language Aptitude Test (MLAT), LLAMA tests, and the High-Level Language Aptitude Battery (Hi-LAB), and addresses diverse learner populations including immigrants and the blind. The volume explores cognitive and neurobiological aspects of language aptitude, its interaction with instructional methods, and future research directions, emphasizing the dynamic nature of aptitude and the importance of sociocultural factors. While technically detailed and primarily aimed at researchers and advanced students, the book offers valuable insights for those studying second-language acquisition, cognitive psychology, and language assessment.
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