Welcome to the AILA Research Network in Early Language Learning (ELL-ReN).

The Network is launched for an initial three-year period (2015-2017) with the aim of raising the profile of research in early languages learning (3-12 years). Through this Network we hope to contribute to the growth of national and regional research groups and to stimulate new research on a range of themes in the field. Our two principal aims are:

• To create synergies across research areas concerned with young children learning additional languages in school and pre-school contexts worldwide;
• To set out a comprehensive agenda for research in the field of early language learning.