The Developing Language Learner: An Introduction to Exploratory Practice by Dick Allwright and Judith Hanks is a comprehensive guide to understanding language learning through the perspective of exploratory practice. The book emphasizes the active role of learners in the learning process and encourages teachers and students to investigate the learning experience collaboratively. It introduces principles and practices designed to integrate research and pedagogy, highlighting the importance of learner involvement, motivation, and reflection. This work is valuable for language teachers, researchers, and learners who wish to deepen their understanding of how language learning develops in real contexts.