English L2 Reading: Getting to the Bottom, Second Edition remains a comprehensive, myth debunking examination of how L1 features (orthographic system, phonology, morphology) can influence English L2 reading at the ?bottom? of the reading process. It provides a thorough but very accessible linguistic/psycholinguistic examination of the lowest levels of the reading process. It is both theoretical and practical. The goal is to balance or supplement (not replace) top-down, approaches and methodologies with effective low-level options for teaching English reading. Core linguistic and psycholinguistic concepts are presented within the context of their application to teaching.