This issue of working papers focuses on the relationship between the mind and language. Papers include the following: (1) "The Role of Language of Thought in Foreign Language Learning" (Andrew D. Cohen); (2) "UG Accessibility in Second Language Acquisition: Re-examining the Binding Parameter" (Howard Chen); (3) "Helping Philippe: Constructions of a Computer-Assisted Language Learning Environment" (Pedro Garcez); (4) ""Could You Calm Down More?" Requests and Korean ESL Learners" (Julie Kim); and (5) "Can Negotiation Provide a Context for Learning Syntax in a Second Language?" (Julian Linnell). (Each article contains references.) (NAV)