Second or additional languages Books
HarperCollins Publishers Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language
Book SynopsisCollins Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language Third Edition has been fully updated to support the revised Cambridge IGCSE and IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language syllabuses (0510/0511/0991/0993) for examination from 2024Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFor examination from 2024Written and edited by experienced English as a Second Language authors and examinersProvides learner support for the Cambridge IGCSE and IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language syllabuses (0510/0511/0991/0993) for examination from 2024Coverage of each of the four skills of listening, reading, speaking and writingSupportive write-in resource for use in the classroom, as homework, or for self-studyEngaging content to practise and consolidate language skills, grammar and vocabularyThe third edition includes a new section on synonyms to consolidate and expand vocabulary and a new section with speaking skills adviceThis resource is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International EducTrade Review‘Excellent exercises in the new synonyms section. The simplified approach to understanding synonyms is absolutely wonderful. It also helps in learning different connotations and telling written language apart from colloquial language. In the speaking advice section, the step-by-step strategies have been judiciously woven with the wonderful activities to help all students think and develop their lines of thought. Special care has been taken to empower the students with the right intonation, stress words and syllables to guide them along varying stages of their structure and articulation of ideas. The suitably designed short exercises help the students hone their speaking skills in the event of online schooling or virtual learning.’ – Mr. Abhinandan Bhattacharya, JBCN International School, Oshiwara, Mumbai
£14.40
American University in Cairo Press From Ibn Sina to Sindbad: A Guided Reader to
Book SynopsisA unique textbook of guided readings from the great works of Arabic prose for advanced level students of Classical Arabic literature From Ibn Sina to Sindbad makes some of the greatest works of the Golden Age of Arab Civilization accessible to Arabic students at the mid- to high-advanced level of proficiency, while also providing a ready curriculum for teachers of Advanced Arabic. It introduces students to classical Arabic literature through twenty guided readings of works spanning prose genres from travel writing to philosophy, science, religion, humor, and imaginative fiction, including texts by al-Jahiz, al-Kindi, Ibn Khaldun, and Ibn Rushd. Original texts are supplemented with supporting explanatory material, to make them accessible to students, who then progress through an extensive series of exercises to test their comprehension, develop interpretive and critical reading skills, and apply the linguistic structures to their own speaking and writing. Each of the twenty lessons is designed to stand alone for classroom use or individual study, making this a valuable resource for students and teachers alike.Trade Review"DiMeo and Hassan’s anthology of Classical Arabic texts is an accessible and entertaining textbook for the advanced Arabic student. It covers a wide range of topics and styles and the helpful vocabulary lists and comprehension questions are perfect for self-study."—Adam Talib, The American University in Cairo"This text will be a boon to the teacher of Classical Arabic. Not only does it contain a wide range of authentic texts, all with abundant support materials, but it also devotes attention to matters of culture and to skills such as analysis and presentation. It is a welcome addition to the resources currently available for the Classical Arabic classroom."—Kay Heikkinen, The University of ChicagoTable of ContentsIntroduction Lesson One: Biography of the Prophet—Ma’mar Ibn Rashid Lesson Two: Adab—Al-Jahiz Lesson Three: Philosophy—Al-Kindi Lesson Four: Ethnicity in Islam—Ibn Qutayba Lesson Five: Government and Leadership—Ibn ‘Abd RabbihLesson Six: Anthropology and Religion—Al-BiruniLesson Seven: Education—Ibn SinaLesson Eight: Religion vs. Philosophy I—Al-GhazaliLesson Nine: Religion vs. Philosophy II—Ibn RushdLesson Ten: Impressions of Europeans—Usama Ibn MunqidhLesson Eleven: Women in the Caliphal Court—Ibn al-Sa’i Lesson Twelve: Travel Literature—Ibn BattutaLesson Thirteen: History—Ibn KhaldunLesson Fourteen: Popular Storytelling—The Arabian NightsLesson Fifteen: Fantasy and Adventure—Sindbad the Sailor Lesson Sixteen: Moral Literature—Ibn al-Muqaffa Lesson Seventeen: The Maqamat—Al-Hariri Lesson Eighteen: Philosophical Novel—Ibn TufaylLesson Nineteen: Satire—Abu Al-‘Alaa’ al-Ma‘arriLesson Twenty: Animal Rights—Ikhwan al-Safa’Glossary of Vocabulary TermsResources for Further Study
£34.20
HarperCollins Publishers Lower Secondary English as a Second Language
Book SynopsisWritten with a range of international contexts in mind, this three-level course provides full coverage of the Cambridge Lower Secondary English as a Second Language curriculum framework (0876) from 2020. With an engaging Student’s Book, stimulating Workbook and supportive Teacher’s Guide, the course offers progression within and across levels.
£21.90
Multilingual Matters Teaching Languages to Students with Specific
Book SynopsisThis book is intended to help language teachers to work effectively and successfully with students who have Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs). It enables teachers to gain a thorough understanding of the nature of SpLDs and how these affect both general learning processes and the mechanisms of second language acquisition. In addition, the book explores the particular inclusive methods and techniques of teaching and assessment that foster success in language learning. Language teaching is embedded in a wider social and educational context, and therefore the book also provides an in-depth discussion of general educational issues related to identifying and disclosing disabilities and to making transitions from one institution to the other. The content has been thoroughly updated and revised for the second edition, particularly in the areas of inclusive pedagogies, new evidence-based methods and tools for identifying SpLDs, and new conceptualisations of neurodiversity. The book also includes the latest research on assessment, transition and progression, and the impact of SpLDs on additional language learning.Trade ReviewThis timely and informative book addresses the impact of specific learning differences (SpLDs) on learning additional languages and the knowledge and teaching strategies that teachers need to enhance the language learning of SpLDs. This accessible volume promises to be a useful companion for teacher educators in teacher training and in-service contexts. * Esther Geva, University of Toronto, Canada *This book provides a comprehensive overview of how to teach languages to learners with SpLDs. The practical tips included are immensely beneficial for anyone engaged in language teaching. This is a book that every language teacher should keep as a guide for everyday use, and an extremely valuable resource for teacher education programmes. * Bimali Indrarathne, University of York, UK *I am excited about the second edition of this book, and I am truly looking forward to using it in my teaching! The writing style is very accessible, even for those for whom English is not their L1, and the summary of key points at the end of each chapter will be a useful tool for students. * J. Buendgens-Kosten, Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany *Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1. Discourses of Disability in Education Chapter 2. What are Specific Learning Differences? Chapter 3. The Impact of SpLDs on Learning Additional Languages Chapter 4. Identification and Disclosure Chapter 5. Inclusive Language Teaching Chapter 6. Techniques for Inclusive Language Teaching Chapter 7. Assessment of the Language Skills of Language Learners with SpLDs Chapter 8. Transition and Progression Appendices References Index
£26.96
HarperCollins Publishers WJEC GCSE Welsh as a Second Language Workbook
Book SynopsisExam Board: WJECLevel: GCSESubject: Welsh Second LanguageSuitable for the 2024 examsTargeted practice questions covering the GCSE curriculumThis Collins WJEC Welsh Second Language GCSE Workbook contains topic-based questions as well as a full practice paper and answers. With lots of realistic practice opportunities for a variety of different exam-style questions.With a workbook and practice exam paper in one book, it contains plenty of practice opportunities to ensure the best results.Includes: selection of questions covering each topic topic-by-topic practice complete exam-style paper
£7.48
HarperCollins Publishers Lower Secondary English as a Second Language
Book SynopsisWritten with a range of international contexts in mind, this three-level course provides full coverage of the Cambridge Lower Secondary English as a Second Language curriculum framework (0876) from 2020. With an engaging Student’s Book, stimulating Workbook and supportive Teacher’s Guide, the course offers progression within and across levels.
£18.99
HarperCollins Publishers Coates N Lower Secondary English as a Second
Book SynopsisWritten with a range of international contexts in mind, this three-level course provides full coverage of the Cambridge Lower Secondary English as a Second Language curriculum framework (0876) from 2020. With an engaging Student's Book, stimulating Workbook and supportive Teacher's Guide, the course offers progression within and across levels.Designed to be used alongside the Student's Book, the Stage 7 Workbook offers a range of reading, writing and grammar activities that can be accessed by all students to consolidate the language learnt in the Student's Book. Following the same topic-based units, it provides further practice and extension material for learners of all levels.Provides learner support as part of a set of resources for Cambridge Lower Secondary English as a Second Language curriculum framework from 2020.This series is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the new curriculum framework 0876 from 2020.
£15.35
HarperCollins Publishers Cambridge IGCSETM English as a Second Language
Book SynopsisCollins Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language Third Edition has been fully updated to support the revised Cambridge IGCSE and IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language syllabuses (0510/0511/0991/0993) for examination from 2024Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFor examination from 2024Written and edited by experienced English as a Second Language authors and examinersIn-depth coverage of the Cambridge IGCSE and IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language syllabuses (0510/0511/0991/0993) for examination from 2024Equal coverage of each of the four skills of listening, reading, speaking and writingFun and creative projects at the end of each chapterTopic-based chapters provide engaging content so that language is developed through real-world contextsRich variety of texts and audio to help students develop their reading and listening skillsProvides extensive support and advice to help students prepare for assessmentThis resource is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment ITrade Review‘The Collins resources develop the skills that our students need. The content is authentic, the information relevant, and all four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) are covered equally. Our students become more fluent readers and better writers.’ – Rula Qandalaft , English teacher, Jerusalem
£26.99
The University of Michigan Press A Casebook of Inclusive Pedagogical Practices for
Book SynopsisLanguage teacher educators can use this text in their courses and workshops to build on and extend theoretical foundations, while making critical practical connections. The 12 cases presented here cover a range of inclusive language teaching and learning issues that practitioners are likely to face in their respective teaching contexts.
£25.58
The University of Michigan Press TaskBased Listening What Every ESL Teacher Needs
Book SynopsisDefines task-based listening (TBL) and describes how to build a task-based listening program, how to create a task-based listening lesson, ways to activate vocabulary acquisition and improve grammatical knowledge, and the links between listening and pronunciation.
£12.95
LUP - University of Michigan Press Academic Word Lists
Book SynopsisExplains how various lists like the Academic Word List (AWL) have become popular tools in the ESL classroom for teaching vocabulary. Following a discussion on the importance of teaching vocabulary, Keith Folse explains why word lists are useful in language learning and how they can help address the lexical gap.
£12.95
The University of Michigan Press Drama in the Language Classroom
Book SynopsisWeaves together cutting-edge research and practices from the fields of theatre and TESOL. After providing an overview of how drama can be used in the language classroom, the authors present a collection of resources teachers need to begin using drama, including practical classroom-tested and evidence-based techniques.
£12.95
Cambridge University Press Modern Standard Arabic
Book SynopsisModern Standard Arabic: Advanced to Superior Level is designed to prepare students with Intermediate High proficiency in standard Arabic to move successfully towards Advanced to Superior level. Following the communicative-proficiency-learner approach, the book uses guided learning strategies, which encourage students to collaborate, share information, and negotiate meaning through critical study and analysis of the topics. This teaching methodology promotes the learning of four key skills in the use of modern standard Arabic: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Drawing on the authors'' long experience in teaching Arabic, and training Arabic teachers at all levels, the book includes twenty lessons, accompanied by a range of supplementary online materials including short stories, essays, plays, poems, interviews, and audio and video clips. The combination of authentic texts with multimedia material showing real people and places, enlivens Arabic instruction and engenders an appreciation of Arabic language, culture and society.Trade Review'This is a long-awaited contribution to Modern Standard Arabic-based textbooks, filling a particularly large gap at the advanced level of instruction. As a follow-on from Elementary Modern Standard Arabic, it has a number of attractive features: e.g., the introduction and repetition of practical vocabulary words and cultural expressions; realistic dialogues; the targeted development of higher-level skills such as expressing opinions, persuading, comparing, and contrasting; instructions and explanations that are almost entirely in Arabic. It pointedly uses the root and pattern system to aid in students' expansion of vocabulary, and engenders true conversation in the classroom.' Darlene R. May, Ph.D., Full Teaching Professor of Arabic, Emerita, Wake Forest University'A valuable textbook for students of Arabic at the advanced to superior level. The authentic materials in this work, spread over twenty lessons and selected from various sources, are organized in well-planned steps to cover reading comprehension, audio and video listening comprehension, and writing. Extra attention is paid to reviewing various grammar points and lexical studies.' Mohammed Sawaie, Professor, University of Virginia'Combining the new insights of foreign language pedagogy with the classical sensibility of Arabic grammar and modern Arab-Islamic culture, this textbook is an immensely rich achievement. Clearly written, well rounded, and meticulous, this series responds to Arabic programs' severe shortage of scholarly textbooks in English. An integral path to Arabic proficiency has now been paved for learners.' A. Z. Obiedat, Assistant Professor of Arabic, Wake Forest University; author of Modernity and the Ideals of Arab-Islamic and Western-Scientific Philosophy, 2022Table of ContentsAbbreviations and Symbols; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Lesson 1; Lesson 2; Lesson 3; Lesson 4; Lesson 5; Lesson 6; Lesson 7; Lesson 8; Lesson 9; Lesson 10; Lesson 11; Lesson 12; Lesson 13; Lesson 14; Lesson 15; Lesson 16; Lesson 17; Lesson 18; Lesson 19; Lesson 20; Glossary; Lexical Notes Index; Grammatical Notes Index.
£42.74
Taylor & Francis Ltd Best Practices in English Teaching and Learning
Book SynopsisLillian Wong brings together evidence- informed studies which are at the forefront of higher education developments in English language teaching and learning, and shares expertise from prominent academics in Hong Kong.Written by experienced practitioners who are active in the evolving field of scholarship of teaching and learning, it provides accessible and engaging insights into best practices in new and innovative areas, such as communities of practice, scholarship, big data analytics, digital literacies, blended learning, small private online courses, dialogic use of exemplars, students as tutors and critical thinking. The book covers best practices in three interrelated key areas in university English language education, including curriculum design and pedagogy, use of technologies and the teaching and learning of English in the disciplines. Linking theory and practice, the chapters discuss the emphasis on EAP/ ESP in university English language education, how technologicTrade ReviewThis collection of papers from universities in Hong Kong offers unique insights into the teaching of English and English Medium Instruction which are sure to be of relevance to educators around the world. It is written in a clear and accessible style, and connects theory and practice in an innovative and informative way. Covering best practice in areas such as curriculum design, integrating technology and teaching and learning, the book will be of enormous value to educators, students, researchers, policy makers and materials writers. For anyone concerned with promoting quality in English language education, this is a must-read.Professor Steve Walsh, Newcastle University, UKBest Practices in English Teaching and Learning in Higher Education expertly curates a wide range of voices, perspectives, experiences, reflections and scholarship. This volume is a must for teachers and researchers in ELT. Hong Kong continues to lead the way in EAP, ESP, higher education and best practices.Professor Averil Coxhead, Victoria University of Wellington, New ZealandThis book is an essential read for teachers, researchers and policy makers in English-medium higher education who pursue high standards of English language instruction in their contexts. Dr. Ursula Wingate, King's College London, UKTable of ContentsPart 1: Introduction 1. Best practices in English language education in higher education: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning from Hong Kong for global practice2. Hong Kong Continuing Professional Development Hub: Building communities of practice for English teacher development and scholarship across universities Part II: Best practices in curriculum design and pedagogy 3. Embedding critical thinking instruction into English for academic purposes courses4. Working towards dialogic use of genre exemplars in English for Academic Purposes5. Student tutor writing consultation service as a credible alternative to teacher advisingPart III: Best practices in technology and English teaching and learning6. Developing and promoting digital literacies for effective English communication7. Integrating blended learning into large-scale English for academic purposes courses8. Blending learning hits the SPOC: The development and implementation of small private online courses9. Informing English for Academic Purposes teaching and learning with big data analyticsPart IV: Best practices in teaching and learning English in the disciplines10. Scientific writing with style: Exploring student understanding of scientific writing styles and reader engagement11. Developing specific and transferable skills for professional communication in engineering12. The integrative approach to teaching writing to develop architectural thinkingPart V: Conclusion 13. The importance of scholarship by language practitioners in higher education
£35.14
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Right Periphery in L2 Chinese
Book SynopsisThe Right Periphery in L2 Chinese is among the first books to try to incorporate both advanced linguistic and acquisition perspectives to show how eight sentence-final particles are represented in English-speaking learners' L2 Chinese. This book will inform researchers of the general construction of the right periphery in L2 grammars. Drawing on up-to-date theoretical frameworks and findings from advanced empirical studies, it sketches the general picture of the periphery that these particles occupy in English-Chinese interlanguages. Readers will grasp the problems and difficulties, and particularly the ambiguities, which learners of Chinese must grapple with in the process of acquiring sentence-final particles. Possible influential factors underlying the acquisition process are explicitly discussed as well. Researchers will also find insights in the advanced methodologies and statistics that are used to study Chinese. The book will be illuminating for researcTable of ContentsList of figuresList of tablesList of boxesPrefaceAcknowledgementsList of abbreviations1 Introduction2 Core concepts in SFP and L2 theories2.1 Chinese SFPs in CP2.1.1 SFPs in split-CP2.1.2 Relationship with other CP elements2.1.3 Head-directionality2.1.4 Homomorphous SFP: one SFP or several SFPs2.2 CP in English2.3 Feature in generative theories2.3.1 Feature2.3.2 Feature in L1 and L2 acquisition2.4 Theoretical frameworks in SLA2.4.1 L1 transfer2.4.2 Feature Reassembly Hypothesis2.4.3 Dormant Feature Hypothesis2.4.4 Form-meaning connections2.4.5 Interface Hypothesis2.5 Summary3 SFP1 layer: cluster of tense and aspects3.1 SFP le3.1.1 Features attached to the SFP le3.1.2 L2 acquisition of the SFP le3.2 SFP ne13.2.1 Features attached to the SFP ne13.2.2 L2 acquisition of the SFP ne13.3 Methodological issues3.4 Summary4 SFP2 layer: force and clause-typing 4.1 SFP ma4.1.1 Features attached to the SFP ma4.1.2 Typing yes-no questions in L2 grammars4.2 SFP ba14.2.1 Features attached to the SFP ba14.2.2 Imperative force in L2 grammars4.3 SFP ne24.3.1 Features attached to the SFP ne24.3.2 L2 acquisition of the SFP ne24.4 Methodological issues4.5 Summary5 SFP3 layer: attitudes and discourses5.1 SFP ba25.1.1 Features attached to the SFP ba25.1.2 Behaviors of the SFP ba2 in L2 grammar5.2 SFPs a and ne35.2.1 Features attached to the SFP a and the SFP ne35.2.2 Behaviors of the SFPs a and ne3 in L2 grammars5.3 Methodological issues5.4 Summary6 Interaction among layers and SFPs in terms of their similarities6.1 Homomorphous SFPs6.1.1 SFP ba1 and SFP ba26.1.2 SFP ne1, SFP ne2, and SFP ne36.2 SFPs with similar features6.2.1 SFP ma and SFP ba26.2.2 SFP a and SFP ne36.3 Co-occurrence of SFPs6.3.1 Behaviors and reasons for the (non)co-occurrence of SFPs6.3.2 Co-occurrence of SFPs in L2 grammars6.4 Summary7 Conclusions7.1 Establishment of the right periphery7.2 Factors affecting the building of the blocks7.2.1 L1 transfer7.2.2 L2 effect7.2.3 Feature reassembly and feature dormancy7.2.4 Interfaces7.2.5 Form-meaning connections7.3 The role of sentence-final particles in L2 Chinese7.4 Future directions and pedagogical implications7.4.1 Future directions for the study of Chinese SFPs7.4.2 Pedagogical implications7.5 SummaryBibliographyIndex
£32.39
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Teaching and Learning the English Language
Book SynopsisOffering a solid, research-based approach along with sound practical advice, this book equips you with the skills you need to analyse your own contexts and develop your practice, whether through formal study or alone. Badger explores teaching English as a problem-solving activity addressing three fundamental questions: what aspect of language do students needs to learn, how do they learn it, and how can teachers support this learning. This new edition includes updated references, a chapter on pragmatics, coverage of concepts such as translanguaging, CLIL, EMI, English as a lingua franca and sections on digital learning. Topics covered include: Psychological and social learning processes TESOL teaching methods and approaches Lesson planning and classroom management English teacher professional development The book also includes chapter summaries, activities for students and key readings recommendations, and online resources such as vTrade ReviewIn 16 concise chapters of very readable prose, [the book] presents an even-handed account of the field ... University lecturers and students alike should find this book accessible and useful ... There was much to enjoy, including the odd surprise; for example, a chapter on spelling — an innovative flourish and fascinating to read. * IATEFL Voices (of the first edition) *An excellent introduction to and overview of TESOL teaching along with providing a revision of TESOL theories, methodologies and strategies ... It is extensively researched with around 500 references to enable readers to extend their knowledge and skills in TESOL ... Reader-friendly. * Journal of Applied Learning & Teaching (of the first edition) *The book gives a comprehensive overview of many key areas and concepts in TESOL – learning, teaching, and assessing. Students who join a graduate TESOL programme without prior knowledge or training in language studies, linguistics, or the study of English language will find the book especially useful. -- Soe Marlar Lwin, Associate Professor in the Applied Linguistics (TESOL) Programme, Singapore University of Social Sciences, SingaporeA very valuable and accessible resource for every student-teacher and every teacher-practitioner who is wanting to take their knowledge about language, language learning and teaching to a theoretically more advanced and practically more informed level. I recommend it to my own Master’s students. * Oksana Afitska, Lecturer in TESOL, Lancaster University, UK (of the first edition) *With experience teaching English in diverse places like Malaysia, Algeria and the UK, Badger is able to explain the theories he discusses using examples from the real world of English teaching. What I like most about this book, as an English Language teacher and one who trains other teachers, is the concise chapters and the way Badger breaks down the component parts of the language. Easy to read, up to date, and easy to teach from. * Jaala Shaw, Lecturer, University of Colorado Boulder, International English Center, USA (of the first edition) *A comprehensive introduction to the field of TESOL with an attempt to integrate the three domains of language, learning and teaching within a unifying framework for teacher professional development. The jargon-free writing makes the book particularly accessible to practitioners from different cultural backgrounds across the world. * Yongcan Liu, Senior Lecturer in Second Language Education, University of Cambridge, UK (of the first edition) *The text is like a kind of toolkit with live examples for students to work on. The companion website is invaluable too. * Ayo Amuda, Senior Lecturer, University of South Wales, UK (of the first edition) *I have used this book as a core module text on MA TESOL programmes and have found it to be informative and clearly written. Students with both minimal and extensive prior knowledge or training in language studies and teaching have found it a very useful resource to support their learning. The way each chapter is organised from looking at how someone learners a particular skill or language area to the implications for teaching is excellent. This has helped my students reflect on teaching and learning of language and skills in their own TESOL contexts. -- Laura Grassick, Programme Lead for the MA in TESOL Studies, University of Leeds, UKTable of ContentsList of Figures List of Tables 1. Introduction Part I: Language, Learning and Teaching 2. Language 3. Learning 4. Teaching 5. Programme and Lesson Planning 6. Evaluation and Assessment Part II: Teaching Language Levels 7. Pronunciation 8. Spelling 9. Grammar 10. Vocabulary 11. Discourse 12. Pragmatics Part III: Teaching Four Skills 13. Reading 14. Writing 15. Listening 16. Speaking Part IV: Conclusion 17. Professional Development References Index
£28.49
Georgetown University Press Analyzing the Grammar of English: Third Edition
Book Synopsis"Analyzing the Grammar of English" offers a descriptive analysis of the indispensable elements of English grammar. Designed to be covered in one semester, this textbook starts from scratch and takes nothing for granted beyond a reading and speaking knowledge of English. Extensively revised to function better in skills-building classes, it includes more interspersed exercises that promptly test what is taught, simplified and clarified explanations, greatly expanded and more diverse activities, and a new glossary of over 200 technical terms. "Analyzing the Grammar of English" is the only English grammar to view the sentence as a strictly punctuational construct - anything that begins with a capital letter and ends with a period, a question mark, an exclamation mark, or three dots - rather than a syntactic one, and to load, in consequence, all the necessary syntactic analysis onto the clause and its constituents. It is also one of the very few English grammars to include - alongside multiple examples of canonical or "standard" language - occasional samples of stigmatized speech to illustrate grammar points. Students and teachers in courses of English grammatical analysis, English teaching methods, TESOL methods, and developmental English will all benefit from this new edition.Trade Review"Teschner and Evans provide a text that is simply and clearly explained while at the same time presenting the full complexity of the essential structures of English. Students find the exercises useful, challenging, and even entertaining." --Rebecca Babcock, assistant professor of literature and language, University of Texas of the Permian BasinTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Utterances, Sentences, Clauses, and Phrases The Most Important Parts of SpeechSounds: Phones, Phonemes, and AllophonesForms: Morphemes and Allomorphs/z/-A Highly Productive English Morpheme/d/-Another Highly Productive English MorphemeProblems with /d/Note 2. Verbs, Tenses, Forms, and Functions Conjugating a VerbThe Nine Morphological Patterns of Irregular VerbsVerb Tenses and Auxiliary Verbs: The Nonmodal Auxiliaries (Do, Be, Have) and the Modal Auxiliaries The Compound Tenses: Future and Conditional Verb Tenses' Meanings and Uses Notes 3. Basic Structures, Questions, Do-Insertion, Negation, Auxiliaries, Responses, Emphasis, Contraction The Five Basic StructuresTwo Different Types of QuestionsThe Role of the First Auxiliary (aux)Nonmodal Auxiliaries Be/Do/Have Can also Be Used as Lexical VerbsWh-Words as Subjects vs. Wh-Words as ObjectsSelection QuestionsDeclarative QuestionsEcho QuestionsTag QuestionsInvariant TagsElliptical ResponsesEmphasis and Emphatic StructuresContractions: A Summing UpNote 4. Modals, Prepositional and Particle Verbs, Transitivity and Voice, and Conditionality Modals and PerimodalsTwo-Word Verbs: Prepositional Verbs vs. Particle VerbsTransitivity: Active Voice, Passive VoiceIntransitive Verbs and "Voice"Real-World Use of the English Passive: Pragmatic Constraints and Agent-Phrase Addition GET PassivesConditionality 5. Some Components of the Noun Phrase: Forms and Functions Person and NumberGenderCaseExpressing Possession: Genitives and PartitivesPartitive-Genitive ConstructionsDeterminers, Common/Proper Nouns, and Mass/Count NounsMass Nouns and Count NounsMass-to-Count ShiftsDual-Function Nouns: Nouns That Are Both Mass and CountPronounsPro-Words: Pronoun-Like Words for Clauses, Phrases, Adjectives, and AdverbsNote 6. Adjectives and Relative Clauses Attributive and Predicate Adjectives: Identification and SyntaxThe Syntax of Prenominal Attributive AdjectivesAdjectives and Adverbs: The Comparative and Superlative FormsRelative Clauses, Relative Pronouns, and Their AntecedentsWhen to Use Who and When to Use WhomDeleting Relative Pronouns: Creating Gaps and the Process of GappingThe Twenty Types of Relative ClausesRestrictive and Nonrestrictive (Relative) ClausesRelative Pronoun Clauses with Present Participles/Gerunds and with Past ParticiplesNotes 7. Adverbs, It and There Referentials and Non-Referentials, and Fronting AdverbsIt as a Referential, It as a NonreferentialAdverb Referential There, Existence-Marking Nonreferential ThereEmphasis by Peak Stressing, Solo Fronting, or Cleft FrontingNote 8. Compound Sentences: Coordination, Subordination Compound SentencesCoordinate SentencesSubordinate SentencesTenseless ComplementsThe That-ClauseThe Infinitive ComplementInfinitive Complement with Equi-DeletionInfinitive Complement with Raising to ObjectGerund ComplementPurpose ComplementsMiscellaneous Complementation PatternsSummary of All Clausal Complementation Patterns Appendix Glossary of Terms Index
£36.18
Georgetown University Press Jusuur 1: Beginning Communicative Arabic
Book SynopsisJusuur 1 presents a well-rounded curriculum that encourages active communication in Arabic from day one and is suitable for engaging students at a variety of levels including high school, community college, and four-year colleges. Students learn the letters and sounds of Arabic with the accompanying Jusuur 1 Arabic Alphabet Workbook, while they simultaneously use Jusuur 1 to work through thematically organized lessons on such topics as greetings, hospitality, free time, and family. Jusuur 1 invites students to make the linguistic, social, and cultural connections key to language acquisition through carefully scaffolded vocabulary and grammar activities, cultural explanations, and frequent opportunities for reflection. A series of companion videos, filmed in Jordan, offers a unique introduction to common everyday interactions in the Arab world. Jusuur 1 is the first of two books in the Jusuur Arabic Language Program; students who successfully finish the program will be able to communicate at novice-high or intermediate-low levels of proficiency. The Jusuur curriculum, which draws from the pedagogical strengths of the best-selling Al-Kitaab Arabic Language Program, provides students with a wealth of written and audio-visual materials to develop skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Instructors will benefit from extensive complementary instructor’s resources, including teacher’s guides, worksheets, and audio recordings, making it easy to design an enriching and engaging experience for students.
£106.40
Georgetown University Press Jusuur 1: Beginning Communicative Arabic
Book SynopsisJusuur 1 presents a well-rounded curriculum that encourages active communication in Arabic from day one and is suitable for engaging students at a variety of levels including high school, community college, and four-year colleges. Students learn the letters and sounds of Arabic with the accompanying Jusuur 1 Arabic Alphabet Workbook, while they simultaneously use Jusuur 1 to work through thematically organized lessons on such topics as greetings, hospitality, free time, and family. Jusuur 1 invites students to make the linguistic, social, and cultural connections key to language acquisition through carefully scaffolded vocabulary and grammar activities, cultural explanations, and frequent opportunities for reflection. A series of companion videos, filmed in Jordan, offers a unique introduction to common everyday interactions in the Arab world. Jusuur 1 is the first of two books in the Jusuur Arabic Language Program; students who successfully finish the program will be able to communicate at novice-high or intermediate-low levels of proficiency. The Jusuur curriculum, which draws from the pedagogical strengths of the best-selling Al-Kitaab Arabic Language Program, provides students with a wealth of written and audio-visual materials to develop skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Instructors will benefit from extensive complementary instructor’s resources, including teacher’s guides, worksheets, and audio recordings, making it easy to design an enriching and engaging experience for students.
£60.80
Equinox Publishing Ltd Using Video to Support Teacher Reflection and
Book SynopsisCurrently, there are many research articles across a wide array of teacher education journals that present promising practices in video as a tool in teacher learning, but no practitioner-friendly text that organizes a variety of approaches for application in the field. This book fills that gap by helping educators to greatly expand their repertoire and confidence in introducing, designing, implementing, and assessing video-based professional development. The authors focus on the variety of ways in which video can support and encourage reflection, increase awareness, foster collaboration, share practice, provide a tool for analysis, aid in materials production, and establish online communities of practice. Video allows more possibilities for context-sensitive noticing, editing, sharing, repackaging, and tagging, especially in combination with screen-capture software, and there is an increasing array of tools that can be harnessed to support teacher learning and reflection. These can help to make aspects of classrooms, methodology and learning more concrete and visible. Across the chapters, the book draws on a growing community of educators using video in a wide range of approaches and features some of their experiences and views through data and vignettes. In doing so, this text acts as a conduit for innovative and effective video and visual media use in language teacher education.Table of Contents1. Video and Teacher Development 2. The Context of Viodeo Use 3. Video as a Process and a Material in Learning about Teaching 4. Learning to Look Descriptively at Teaching through Video 5. Reflecting through Video: Self-observation 6. Video Observation with Peers 7. The Role of Video in Supervision 8. Video in Research
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Equinox Publishing Ltd The Reflective Cycle of the Teaching Practicum
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on the practice cycle, or practicum, of ELT education programmes. Practice teaching is a key component of all good ELTE programmes, and provides a forum for novice teachers to begin to cross the theory/practice divide in a way which allows them to try out ideas in a classroom setting. This typically happens after a period of theoretical induction and the observation of more experienced teachers, and can often begin in a very scaffolded way through micro- or team- teaching, before moving to more independence. At all stages of this practice-oriented process, reflection is a fundamental and obligatory underlying principle, the integration of which leads to informed decisions on change implementation to improve teaching. The book begins with a theoretical and research-informed introduction to both Reflective Practice (RP) and the practicum, followed by definitions and typologies. Various tools and sources of evidence to support the RP process during the practicum are investigated, using many data-rich examples from our own and others' professional contexts over a number of years. These are applied to observation of more experienced teachers and self-observation of one's own practice as facilitators of informed decisions for change. Finally, the process of RP as a life-long developmental practice is explored.Table of Contents1. An Introduction to Reflective Practice and the Practicum 2. Frameworks and Approaches for Reflecting on Practice 3. Preparing for Teaching: Social Learning, Mentors and Observations 4. Reflecting on Preparation and Planning 5. Reflecting on the L2 Classroom Environment 6. Reflecting on Teaching Grammar, Vocabulary and Pronunciation 7. Reflecting on Teacher Talk and Interactional Skills 8. Post-Observation Feedback: A Tale of Two Teachers 9. Conclusions and Looking Forward
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Multilingual Matters Teacher Reflection: Policies, Practices and
Book SynopsisThis edited book has been compiled in honor of Thomas S.C. Farrell, one of the most distinguished scholars in theorizing and researching language teacher reflection. It examines teacher reflection in three main areas: policies, practices and the impact of teacher reflection on teachers’ practices and professional development. The data-driven chapters shed light on concerns and challenges experienced by teachers in diverse international contexts and institutions, and discuss the practical implications of their findings across a variety of policy settings. The book addresses aspects of reflective practice including macro and micro policies and constraints, as well as opportunities in the engagement of reflective practice. In addition, it explores teachers’ identity, cognition, emotion and motivation, areas which are relevant but often not discussed in the literature on reflective practice.Trade ReviewIn this timely volume, key scholars in the field of reflective practice in TESOL take stock of over 20 years of research and provide new accounts of ‘doing reflection’, many based on empirical data. The result is a collection bursting with theoretical perspectives, fresh ideas, and new approaches. A must for any practitioner or academic with an interest in this important field. * Fiona Copland, University of Warwick, UK *Tajeddin and Watanabe's excellent volume recognises the contribution over several decades of Thomas S.C. Farrell's work. It points the study of reflective practice and associated approaches on teacher reflection in important new directions, encompassing not only theoretical and practical concepts, but also new empirical research. It creates a timely and significant resource not only for researchers but also for policymakers, teacher educators and teachers. * Anne Burns, Curtin University and University of New South Wales, Australia *This edited collection offers a comprehensive and detailed review of the current trends, policies and practices which inform reflective practice. The editors and contributors adopt a critical, data-led approach, using evidence from a wide range of contexts. The volume is written and presented in a highly accessible style which will give it huge appeal to researchers, teacher educators and students. * Steve Walsh, Newcastle University, UK *Table of ContentsFigures and Tables Contributors Acknowledgments Zia Tajeddin and Atsuko Watanabe: Introduction Part 1: MACRO-PERSPECTIVES ON TEACHER REFLECTION Chapter 1. Thomas S.C. Farrell: Reflection on Reflective Practice Chapter 2. Zia Tajeddin, Atsuko Watanabe and Hossein Ali Manzouri: Language Teacher Reflection: A Systematic Review of Two Decades of Research Part 2: TEACHER REFLECTION POLICIES Chapter 3. Laura Baecher, Marcus Artigliere and Lauren McCoy: Applying Farrell’s Evidence-Based Reflection to Strengthen TESOL Teacher Education: A Reflective Practice Report Chapter 4. Mark Wyatt and Ashraf Darwish: Tensions in Language Teachers’ Reflective Practice in Continuing Professional Development Chapter 5. Minh Hue Nguyen and Nur Hayati: The Positioning of Teacher Reflective Practice in TESOL-Related Policies Chapter 6. Ann M. Glazer and Kathleen M. Bailey: Reflecting and Connecting: Creating Opportunities for Teacher Trainees to Connect Theory and Practice Part 3: TEACHER REFLECTION PRACTICES AND IMPACTS Chapter 7. Tammy Gregersen and Sarah Mercer: An Appreciative-Inquiry and Strengths-Based Approach to Pre-Service Teacher Reflection During the Practicum Chapter 8. Michael Karas, Juliane Martini and Farahnaz Faez: Duoethnography for Reflective Practice: Triumphs and Challenges Chapter 9. Atsuko Watanabe: Researcher Reflexivity and Reflective Dialogue: An Exploration of Pre-Service Teachers’ Professional Identity Development Chapter 10. Minoo Alemi and Zahra Maleknia: Novice and Experienced Language Teachers’ Collaborative Reflection on Their Professional Identity Chapter 11. Bedrettin Yazan: Reflective Practice as Identity Work: A Teacher Educator’s Reflections on Identity Tensions Chapter 12. Rui Yuan and Min Yang: 'I Come Up With a New Way of Seeing Life': Pre-Service Language Teachers’ Reflective Practice During Overseas Immersion Chapter 13. Zia Tajeddin and Neda Khanlarzadeh: Raising Teachers’ Awareness of Intercultural Language Pedagogy Through Collaborative Reflection Chapter 14. Angela Farrell: Reflecting on Native/Non-Native Identity from the Perspective of EFL Teachers Chapter 15. Katie Webb, Steve Mann and Kamal Aqili Shafie: Using Computer-Mediated Cooperative Development in a Virtual Reflective Environment Among English Language Teachers Chapter 16. Fiona Farr: More than Words: Phraseology and Significance in the Reflective Practice Discourses of English Language Teacher Education Chapter 17. Hatime Çiftçi and Kenan Dikilitaş: Discourse of Reflections on Instant Joint Engagement in Online ELT Graduate Courses Atsuko Watanabe and Zia Tajeddin: Epilogue Index
£37.95
Multilingual Matters Teacher Reflection: Policies, Practices and
Book SynopsisThis edited book has been compiled in honor of Thomas S.C. Farrell, one of the most distinguished scholars in theorizing and researching language teacher reflection. It examines teacher reflection in three main areas: policies, practices and the impact of teacher reflection on teachers’ practices and professional development. The data-driven chapters shed light on concerns and challenges experienced by teachers in diverse international contexts and institutions, and discuss the practical implications of their findings across a variety of policy settings. The book addresses aspects of reflective practice including macro and micro policies and constraints, as well as opportunities in the engagement of reflective practice. In addition, it explores teachers’ identity, cognition, emotion and motivation, areas which are relevant but often not discussed in the literature on reflective practice.Trade ReviewIn this timely volume, key scholars in the field of reflective practice in TESOL take stock of over 20 years of research and provide new accounts of ‘doing reflection’, many based on empirical data. The result is a collection bursting with theoretical perspectives, fresh ideas, and new approaches. A must for any practitioner or academic with an interest in this important field. * Fiona Copland, University of Warwick, UK *Tajeddin and Watanabe's excellent volume recognises the contribution over several decades of Thomas S.C. Farrell's work. It points the study of reflective practice and associated approaches on teacher reflection in important new directions, encompassing not only theoretical and practical concepts, but also new empirical research. It creates a timely and significant resource not only for researchers but also for policymakers, teacher educators and teachers. * Anne Burns, Curtin University and University of New South Wales, Australia *This edited collection offers a comprehensive and detailed review of the current trends, policies and practices which inform reflective practice. The editors and contributors adopt a critical, data-led approach, using evidence from a wide range of contexts. The volume is written and presented in a highly accessible style which will give it huge appeal to researchers, teacher educators and students. * Steve Walsh, Newcastle University, UK *Table of ContentsFigures and Tables Contributors Acknowledgments Zia Tajeddin and Atsuko Watanabe: Introduction Part 1: MACRO-PERSPECTIVES ON TEACHER REFLECTION Chapter 1. Thomas S.C. Farrell: Reflection on Reflective Practice Chapter 2. Zia Tajeddin, Atsuko Watanabe and Hossein Ali Manzouri: Language Teacher Reflection: A Systematic Review of Two Decades of Research Part 2: TEACHER REFLECTION POLICIES Chapter 3. Laura Baecher, Marcus Artigliere and Lauren McCoy: Applying Farrell’s Evidence-Based Reflection to Strengthen TESOL Teacher Education: A Reflective Practice Report Chapter 4. Mark Wyatt and Ashraf Darwish: Tensions in Language Teachers’ Reflective Practice in Continuing Professional Development Chapter 5. Minh Hue Nguyen and Nur Hayati: The Positioning of Teacher Reflective Practice in TESOL-Related Policies Chapter 6. Ann M. Glazer and Kathleen M. Bailey: Reflecting and Connecting: Creating Opportunities for Teacher Trainees to Connect Theory and Practice Part 3: TEACHER REFLECTION PRACTICES AND IMPACTS Chapter 7. Tammy Gregersen and Sarah Mercer: An Appreciative-Inquiry and Strengths-Based Approach to Pre-Service Teacher Reflection During the Practicum Chapter 8. Michael Karas, Juliane Martini and Farahnaz Faez: Duoethnography for Reflective Practice: Triumphs and Challenges Chapter 9. Atsuko Watanabe: Researcher Reflexivity and Reflective Dialogue: An Exploration of Pre-Service Teachers’ Professional Identity Development Chapter 10. Minoo Alemi and Zahra Maleknia: Novice and Experienced Language Teachers’ Collaborative Reflection on Their Professional Identity Chapter 11. Bedrettin Yazan: Reflective Practice as Identity Work: A Teacher Educator’s Reflections on Identity Tensions Chapter 12. Rui Yuan and Min Yang: 'I Come Up With a New Way of Seeing Life': Pre-Service Language Teachers’ Reflective Practice During Overseas Immersion Chapter 13. Zia Tajeddin and Neda Khanlarzadeh: Raising Teachers’ Awareness of Intercultural Language Pedagogy Through Collaborative Reflection Chapter 14. Angela Farrell: Reflecting on Native/Non-Native Identity from the Perspective of EFL Teachers Chapter 15. Katie Webb, Steve Mann and Kamal Aqili Shafie: Using Computer-Mediated Cooperative Development in a Virtual Reflective Environment Among English Language Teachers Chapter 16. Fiona Farr: More than Words: Phraseology and Significance in the Reflective Practice Discourses of English Language Teacher Education Chapter 17. Hatime Çiftçi and Kenan Dikilitaş: Discourse of Reflections on Instant Joint Engagement in Online ELT Graduate Courses Atsuko Watanabe and Zia Tajeddin: Epilogue Index
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Multilingual Matters Language Learning Environments: Spatial
Book SynopsisThis book is the first in-depth examination of the application of theories of space to issues of second language learning. The author introduces the work of key thinkers on the theory of space and place and the relevance of their ideas to second language acquisition (SLA). He also outlines a new conceptual framework and set of terms for researching SLA that centre on the idea of 'language learning environments'. The book considers the spatial contexts in which language learning takes place and investigates how these spatial contexts are transformed into individualised language learning environments, as learners engage with a range of human and nonhuman, and physical and nonphysical, resources in their daily lives. Revisiting linguistics and language learning theory from a spatial perspective, the book demonstrates that the question of where people learn languages is equally as important as that of how they do so. This work is essential reading for any researcher wishing to research the role of the environment as an active player in SLA.Trade ReviewThere are those rare works that challenge and transform your thinking about the world and our place in it – this is one of those amazing books. Benson manages to call into question many assumptions and blind spots within SLA and creates new vistas for comprehending the composition and conceptualisation of language learning environments. This truly is an erudite and transformational read. * Sarah Mercer, University of Graz, Austria *Benson offers us a fascinating account, contrasting a linguistic view of language as comprised of self-contained objects in space with an integrated environmental view of language as space. Where second language learning takes place makes a difference – an important lesson for SLA researchers to heed. Be prepared to have your mind stretched. Mine was. * Diane Larsen-Freeman, Professor Emerita, University of Michigan, USA *In this book, Phil Benson takes us on a stimulating journey through the spatial dimensions of language, language learning, linguistics and second language acquisition research. In the process we view language learning environments through a range of transdisciplinary lenses, including spatial theory, globalisation, and multilingualism. A valuable contribution to scholarship on the spatial turn in applied linguistics! * Terry Lamb, University of Westminster, UK *Destined for libraries and the collections of established researchers, Bensons' book should also find its way onto the reading lists of graduate courses where hopefully it will inspire a new generation of researchers to pursue unprecedented lines of inquiry. -- Garold Murray, Independent Researcher, Japan * IATEFL Independence, Issue 82 *There is no doubt that this volume treads new ground and advances a coherent framework for researching and analysing the spatiality of language and language learning environments. My students can now thank (blame?) Professor Benson when I invite them to make clear how all objects, human and non-human, interact in the spaces they inhabit and to define their specific meaning of the “learning environment.” -- Vincent Greenier, University of Aberdeen, UK * Iranian Journal of Language Teaching Research 9(3), (Oct., 2021) *This is a valuable reading for any scholar wishing to account better for the ‘where’ of language learning. Benson does a very good job of communicating his view on the spatial dimensions of language, language learning, linguistics, and second language acquisition research. -- Yevheniia Hasai, University of Hamburg, Germany * LINGUIST List 33.1819 *For readers coming from a multimodal, social semiotic perspective, reading Language Learning Environments can be a disconcerting yet enlightening experience. Aside from brief references to familiar approaches like conversation analysis, the theories of space that Benson (2021) applies have not been dealt with substantially in social semiotics. -- Thomas Amundrud, Nara University of Education, Japan * Multimodal Communication 2022 *Table of ContentsFigures Acknowledgements 1. The Where of Second Language Learning 2. Theories of Space 3. Linguistics and the Spatiality of Language 4. Language-Bearing Assemblages 5. Language Learning Environments 6. Space in SLA Research References
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Multilingual Matters Theoretical and Applied Perspectives on Teaching
Book SynopsisThis book promotes linguistically responsive foreign language teaching practices in multilingual contexts by facilitating a dialogue between teachers and researchers. It advances a discussion of how to connect the acquisition of subsequent foreign languages with previous language knowledge to create culturally and linguistically inclusive foreign language classrooms, and how to strengthen the connection between research on multilingualism and foreign language teaching practice. The chapters present new approaches to foreign language instruction in multilingual settings, many of them forged in collaboration between foreign language teachers and researchers of multilingualism. The authors report findings of classroom-based research, including case studies and action research on topics such as the functions and applications of translanguaging in the foreign language classroom, the role of learners’ own languages in teaching additional languages, linguistically and culturally inclusive foreign language pedagogies, and teacher and learner attitudes to multilingual teaching approaches.Trade ReviewDriven by passion, the authors in this inspiring book contribute to the paradigm shift in foreign language teaching in multilingual classrooms. The researchers explore innovative ways to close the gap between theory and classroom practices in the interest of learners and teachers. The book represents an important contribution to this expanding field. * Durk Gorter, University of the Basque Country; Ikerbasque, Basque Foundation for Science, Spain *This innovative, timely volume bridges the gap between the exciting theoretical advancement of the multilingual turn and the classroom practices in foreign language teaching. It is genuinely inspiring for multilingually aware teachers, especially those who work in traditional foreign language settings and who wish to draw on learners' holistic linguistic repertoire and to enact pedagogical translanguaging in diverse language classrooms. * Yongyan Zheng, Fudan University, China *Multilingualism is the norm in most societies across the globe. In this ambitious and highly relevant book, the authors bring together fresh and significant insights on multilingualism from a variety of perspectives and educational contexts. * Åsta Haukås, University of Bergen, Norway *The main advantage of the volume is that it presents real-life examples reductionistically, by breaking down aspects of certain multilingual teaching practices by specific multilingual contexts and levels of education, and then drawing conclusions holistically [...] Overall, the volume succeeds in illustrating hands-on approaches to FL instruction, always respecting the complexities of multilingualism and inclusion. -- Elena I. Madinyan, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia and Maurice Cassidy, International House London * Training, Language and Culture, Volume 6 Issue 3, 2022 *Table of ContentsFigures and Tables Acknowledgements Acronyms Contributors Introductions Part 1: Towards a Multilingual Paradigm in Foreign Language Education Chapter 1. Anna Krulatz, Georgios Neokleous and Anne Dahl: Multilingual Approaches to Additional Language Teaching: Bridging Theory and Practice Chapter 2. Nayr Ibrahim: Mainstreaming Multilingualism in Education: An Eight-Ds Framework Chapter 3. Ngoc Tai Huynh, Angela Thomas and Vinh To: Enhancing Foreign Language Teachers’ Use of Multicultural Literature with an Analytical Framework for Interpreting Picturebooks about East Asian Cultures Part 2: Languaging Practices in Multilingual Classrooms Chapter 4. Tanja Angelovska: The Multilingual Language Classroom: Applying Linguistically Diverse Approaches for Handling Prior Languages in Teaching English as a Third Language Chapter 5. Mirjam Günther-van der Meij and Joana Duarte: ‘There are Many Ways to Integrate Multilingualism’: All-inclusive Foreign Language Education in the Netherlands Chapter 6. Spyros Armostis and Dina Tsagari: Learning English as a Foreign Language in a Bi(dia)lectal Setting Chapter 7. Rasman Rasman and Margana Margana: Constructing Translanguaging Space in EFL Classrooms in Indonesia: Opportunities and Challenges Part 3: Teacher and Learner Perspectives Chapter 8. Georgios Neokleous: Capturing Hybrid Linguistic Repertoires: Learner and In-service Teacher Attitudes towards Translanguaging in Multilingual EAL Classrooms in Cyprus Chapter 9. Ylva Falk and Christina Lindqvist: Teachers’ Attitudes towards Multilingualism in the Foreign Language Classroom: The Case of French and German in the Swedish Context Chapter 10. Will Travers: Inside the L3 Classroom: Learner Reflections on University-level Foreign Language Classes for Bilinguals in the United States Chapter 11. Romana Kopečková and Gregory Poarch: Teaching English as an Additional Language in German Secondary Schools: Pluralistic Approaches to Language Learning and Teaching in Action Chapter 12. Yeşim Sevinç, Anna Krulatz, Eivind Torgersen and MaryAnn Christison: Teaching English in Linguistically Diverse Classrooms in Norway: Teachers’ Beliefs, Practices, and Needs in Multilingual Education Chapter 13. Mieko Yamada: EFL Education for Social Justice: A Study of Japanese EFL Student Teachers’ Perceptions about Diversity and Minority Part 4: Innovative Multilingual Pedagogies in Foreign Language Classrooms Chapter 14. Antoinette Camilleri Grima: Adopting Pluralistic Approaches when Teaching an Additional Language Chapter 15. Manon Megens and Elisabeth Allgäuer-Hackl: An Applied Perspective on Holistic Multilingual Approaches to Foreign Language Learning and Teaching Chapter 16. MaryAnn Christison and Adrian S. Palmer: Promoting Multilingualism through Immersion Education: A Case Study in a Thai K12 International School Chapter 17. Gisela Mayr: Plurilingual Inputs in Task-based TEFL: A Way of Promoting Inclusion Chapter 18. Marina Prilutskaya, Rebecca Knoph and Jessica Allen Hanssen: The Use of Students’ Linguistic Resources in Teaching English as an Additional Language in Norway: A Study of Writing in Upper-secondary School Chapter 19. Gro-Anita Myklevold: Operationalizing Multilingualism in A Foreign Language Classroom in Norway: Opportunities and Challenges Kristen Lindahl: Afterword Index
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Multilingual Matters Transnational Research in English Language
Book SynopsisThis edited volume contributes to the creation of a comprehensive and a more inclusive understanding of an increasingly complex global ELT landscape across countries as well as across teaching and learning settings. The volume brings together inquiries from language teachers, educators and researchers from different backgrounds in the Global South and the Global North, who use their experiences of shuttling across borders to reflect on the shaping of their pedagogical, research and professional practices across higher education settings. The chapters weave the personal, professional and theoretical in a seamless manner, examining transnational identities and pedagogical practices formed and informed by both communities – ‘home’ and ‘host’ – and include narratives that are not unidirectional. The contributing authors also use a variety of qualitative research methods, along with reflexive writing and exploration of the authors’ own positionalities, to shed light on transnational identities and critique dominant pedagogical assumptions.Trade ReviewWhat are the insights gained from the multifarious trajectories and lived experiences of English language teaching professionals as they engage in developing critical practices and identities? This rare volume comprises a wide range of transnational research on this important subject. Highly recommended for students, teachers, researchers and teacher educators in English language education. * Angel M. Y. Lin, Simon Fraser University, Canada *This compelling volume admirably decenters and decolonizes English language teaching research, extends its geographical and conceptual range, and yields powerful insights. Welcome features include diverse voices; broadened perspectives on issues of identity; and criticality throughout. Readers are given renewed hope for the editors' vision of 'a new TESOL landscape – a more just and equitable one.' * Stephanie Vandrick, University of San Francisco, USA *This is a fine collection of timely contributions to the scholarship on transnational practices and identities in the field of ELT. The editors’ and contributors’ critical explorations into the complex landscapes in global ELT settings set a significant agenda for scholarly activities along this line in the years to come. * Lawrence Jun Zhang, University of Auckland, New Zealand *Table of ContentsContributors Chapter 1. Rashi Jain, Bedrettin Yazan and Suresh Canagarajah: A Critical Exploration of the Complex Research Landscape of Transnational Practices and Identities in Global ELT Settings Part 1: Transnational Practices and Identities of ELLs in the US Chapter 2. Jungmin Kwon: Understanding Transnational Childhoods through Young Immigrant Children’s Photographs Chapter 3. Semi Yeom: 'I’m not belonged': Examining Transnational Undergraduate Students’ Sense of Belonging as English Learners Chapter 4. Hatice Altun: Dubious Battle in 'Otherness': Pride or Shame Chapter 5. Ufuk Keles and Bedrettin Yazan: Transnational Socialization of a Graduate Student from Turkey: Negotiating Identities, Asserting Agency and Navigating Emotions Part 2: Transnational Practitioners and Participants in Global Contexts Beyond the US Chapter 6. Ozgehan Ustuk and Peter I. De Costa: 'Started working as a global volunteer...': Developing Professional Transnational Habitus through Erasmus+ Chapter 7. Tabitha Kidwell: Intercultural Experience and Transnational Culture Education: A Case Study of One Novice Teacher’s Personal and Professional Development Chapter 8. David Martínez-Prieto and Kristen Lindahl: National Perspectives on Mexican Transnational EAL Teachers: Ideological and Professional Challenges Chapter 9. Emrah Cinkara: Syrian Immigrants as Transnational TESOL Practitioners in Turkey Part 3: Transnational Practices and Identities of TESOL Practitioners in the US Chapter 10. Kyung Min Kim: A Korean-American Teacher’s Journey of Professionalization: A TESOL Teacher Educator’s Identity Formation across Transnational Contexts Chapter 11. Pei Chia (Wanda) Liao: Two Transnational and Translingual TESOL Practitioners in the United States: Their Capital and Agency Chapter 12. Min-Seok Choi, Tamara Mae Roose and Christopher E. Manion: Teaching as Transnational Spaces: Exploring the Teacher Identity Construction of International Graduate Teaching Associates of Second-Year Writing Courses Chapter 13. Willa Black, Danning Liang and Gloria Park: Becoming Critical Transnational English Teachers: A Narrative Inquiry of Fulbright Pre-service English Language Teachers Afterword Index
£31.46
Multilingual Matters Transnational Research in English Language
Book SynopsisThis edited volume contributes to the creation of a comprehensive and a more inclusive understanding of an increasingly complex global ELT landscape across countries as well as across teaching and learning settings. The volume brings together inquiries from language teachers, educators and researchers from different backgrounds in the Global South and the Global North, who use their experiences of shuttling across borders to reflect on the shaping of their pedagogical, research and professional practices across higher education settings. The chapters weave the personal, professional and theoretical in a seamless manner, examining transnational identities and pedagogical practices formed and informed by both communities – ‘home’ and ‘host’ – and include narratives that are not unidirectional. The contributing authors also use a variety of qualitative research methods, along with reflexive writing and exploration of the authors’ own positionalities, to shed light on transnational identities and critique dominant pedagogical assumptions.Trade ReviewWhat are the insights gained from the multifarious trajectories and lived experiences of English language teaching professionals as they engage in developing critical practices and identities? This rare volume comprises a wide range of transnational research on this important subject. Highly recommended for students, teachers, researchers and teacher educators in English language education. * Angel M. Y. Lin, Simon Fraser University, Canada *This compelling volume admirably decenters and decolonizes English language teaching research, extends its geographical and conceptual range, and yields powerful insights. Welcome features include diverse voices; broadened perspectives on issues of identity; and criticality throughout. Readers are given renewed hope for the editors' vision of 'a new TESOL landscape – a more just and equitable one.' * Stephanie Vandrick, University of San Francisco, USA *This is a fine collection of timely contributions to the scholarship on transnational practices and identities in the field of ELT. The editors’ and contributors’ critical explorations into the complex landscapes in global ELT settings set a significant agenda for scholarly activities along this line in the years to come. * Lawrence Jun Zhang, University of Auckland, New Zealand *Table of ContentsContributors Chapter 1. Rashi Jain, Bedrettin Yazan and Suresh Canagarajah: A Critical Exploration of the Complex Research Landscape of Transnational Practices and Identities in Global ELT Settings Part 1: Transnational Practices and Identities of ELLs in the US Chapter 2. Jungmin Kwon: Understanding Transnational Childhoods through Young Immigrant Children’s Photographs Chapter 3. Semi Yeom: 'I’m not belonged': Examining Transnational Undergraduate Students’ Sense of Belonging as English Learners Chapter 4. Hatice Altun: Dubious Battle in 'Otherness': Pride or Shame Chapter 5. Ufuk Keles and Bedrettin Yazan: Transnational Socialization of a Graduate Student from Turkey: Negotiating Identities, Asserting Agency and Navigating Emotions Part 2: Transnational Practitioners and Participants in Global Contexts Beyond the US Chapter 6. Ozgehan Ustuk and Peter I. De Costa: 'Started working as a global volunteer...': Developing Professional Transnational Habitus through Erasmus+ Chapter 7. Tabitha Kidwell: Intercultural Experience and Transnational Culture Education: A Case Study of One Novice Teacher’s Personal and Professional Development Chapter 8. David Martínez-Prieto and Kristen Lindahl: National Perspectives on Mexican Transnational EAL Teachers: Ideological and Professional Challenges Chapter 9. Emrah Cinkara: Syrian Immigrants as Transnational TESOL Practitioners in Turkey Part 3: Transnational Practices and Identities of TESOL Practitioners in the US Chapter 10. Kyung Min Kim: A Korean-American Teacher’s Journey of Professionalization: A TESOL Teacher Educator’s Identity Formation across Transnational Contexts Chapter 11. Pei Chia (Wanda) Liao: Two Transnational and Translingual TESOL Practitioners in the United States: Their Capital and Agency Chapter 12. Min-Seok Choi, Tamara Mae Roose and Christopher E. Manion: Teaching as Transnational Spaces: Exploring the Teacher Identity Construction of International Graduate Teaching Associates of Second-Year Writing Courses Chapter 13. Willa Black, Danning Liang and Gloria Park: Becoming Critical Transnational English Teachers: A Narrative Inquiry of Fulbright Pre-service English Language Teachers Afterword Index
£98.96
Multilingual Matters Psycholinguistic Approaches to Instructed Second
Book SynopsisThis book applies a psycholinguistic perspective to instructed second language acquisition, seeking to bridge the gap between second language acquisition research and language teaching practices. It challenges the traditional divide between conscious and unconscious processes, or explicit and implicit learning, and re-envisions this as a continuum of the varying levels of consciousness which can be applied by learners to different language behaviors in the second language classroom. It applies this model to learner development and the classroom context, discussing pedagogical applications for instructors at all levels. This book will be of interest to researchers and graduate students in second language acquisition, psycholinguistics and language pedagogy. The accessible discussion of research findings, pedagogical approaches and classroom tasks and activities make this book particularly relevant for language teachers, providing the tools needed to apply second language acquisition research in their classroom.Trade ReviewA richly comprehensive and at the same time very practical introduction to two research strands that often remain disconnected. Walter links psycholinguistic approaches with instructed second language acquisition while focusing on pedagogical implications and student needs. An ideal book for language educators and researchers who value synthesis of theory and practice. * Angelika Kraemer, Cornell University, USA *Walter's book would be a great resource for a L2 pedagogy seminar. Major research insights, including from cognitive science, provide the foundation for accessible recommendations for curriculum and pedagogical planning. Best of all: the integration of K-12 perspectives and research showing the importance of multilingual cultures' insights into language learning. * Silja Weber, Tampere University, Finland *Walter does a lovely job of weaving together the two central traditions of psycholinguistics and pedagogy for understanding instructed second language learning. Based on a detailed survey of the most important research findings, Walter then shows how these findings can profitably illuminate classroom practice and the construction of pedagogical materials and methods. * Brian MacWhinney, Carnegie Mellon University, USA *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1 Instructed SLA: A (Modern) History Chapter 2 The Conscious|Unconscious Divide Chapter 3 Re-envisioning a Conscious–Unconscious Continuum Chapter 4 The Conscious Continuum in Individual Development Chapter 5 Psycholinguistic Processes in the Classroom Chapter 6 Curricular and Pedagogical Recommendations References Index
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Multilingual Matters Language Teachers Studying Abroad: Identities,
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on the study-abroad experiences of pre-service and in-service language teachers and language teacher educators. The diverse contributions to this volume provide readers with a deep understanding of what this mobility means for individuals and the language teaching and learning communities they encounter and return to post-sojourn. Considering the broad variability of study-abroad programs and arrangements, as well as the multidimensional, complex nature of study-abroad social, geographical and digital environments, the chapters discuss the teachers’ psychological experiences in cognitive, affective and social terms. Readers will discover the effect of mobility on identity, beliefs, practices, self-efficacy, agency, self-confidence, independence and personal growth, as well as how transitions across borders can result in feelings of self-doubt, anxiety and insecurity. This is essential reading for language teacher educators, mentors and supervisors, managers of study-abroad programs and researchers working in the fields of study abroad, international education and language teacher education.Trade ReviewThis wide-ranging and well-structured resource provides fascinating insights into various aspects of study-abroad experiences. Including views from pre-service, in-service language teachers and language teacher educators, it captures diverse and multidimensional perspectives. The chapters’ ‘practical implications’ will be invaluable for teacher educators in their efforts to design and support appropriate educational experiences. * Steve Mann, University of Warwick, UK *COVID has disrupted, and demanded a re-imagining of studying abroad, often a crucial component in language teacher education programmes. This book brings together soul-searching empirical studies from diverse educational contexts to explore the meaning of studying abroad for language teachers. These deeply reflective narratives from language teachers and language teacher education researchers provide an up-to-date and humanistic understanding of a critical approach to internationalisation studies. * Alice Chik, Macquarie University, Australia *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Contributors Chapter 1. Gary Barkhuizen: Language Teachers Studying Abroad Part 1: Identities and Professional Development Chapter 2. Julia Menard-Warwick, Enrique David Degollado and Shannon Kehoe: Emotionality in Field Trip Narratives: Confronting Deficit Perspectives Chapter 3. Steve Marshall: Japanese English Teachers’ Professional Development in a Canadian University: Perceptions of Self and Imagining Practice Chapter 4. Rosemary Wette and Gary Barkhuizen: Study Abroad as a Site of Transformative Learning: Post-Sojourn Knowledge and Identity Change of Two Cambodian Teachers Chapter 5. Donna Starks and Howard Nicholas: Life and Learning through Study Abroad: Trajectories Connecting Identity and Communicative Repertoires Chapter 6. Danping Wang: ‘They Say My Job is Propaganda’: Professional Identities of Pre-Service Chinese Language Teachers in Overseas Schools Part 2: Interculturality and Intercultural Learning Chapter 7. Rachel Shriver, Magda Madany-Saa, Eleanor Sweeney, Elizabeth Smolcic, Sharon Childs, Ana Loja Criollo and Yolanda Loja Criollo: Re-Imagining Immersion for Teachers: Exploring the Seedlings of Decolonial Roots within Ecuadorian/United States Partnerships Chapter 8. Roswita Dressler and Colleen Kawalilak: The Experience of Pre-Service Language Teachers Learning an Additional Language through Study Abroad Chapter 9. Chiou-lan Chern, Angel M. Y. Lin and Mei-Lan Lo: Border-Crossing and Professional Development of Taiwanese EFL Teachers in a Study Abroad Program Chapter 10. Sin Yu Cherry Chan and Jane Jackson: ‘I Thought it was Really a No!’: A Narrativized Account of an L2 Sojourn with a Homestay Chapter 11. Erik Jon Byker and Natalia Mejia: Language for the Heart: Investigating the Linguistic Responsiveness of Study Abroad Part 3: Emotions and Personal Growth Chapter 12. Takaaki Hiratsuka: Dreams Cut Short but Heads Held High: Study Abroad in Times of Coronavirus Chapter 13. John Macalister: No Ordinary Time: Language Teachers Abroad in an Extraordinary Year Chapter 14. Shondel Nero: When Teachers become ‘The Other’: Studying Abroad in the Dominican Republic Chapter 15. Harold Castañeda-Peña, Carmen Helena Guerrero Nieto and Pilar Méndez Rivera: Study Abroad as Subjection: Doctoral Students’ Emotions during Academic Short Stays Chapter 16. Diana Feick and Petra Knorr: Emotional Aspects of Online Collaboration: Virtual Exchange of Pre-Service EFL Teachers Part 4: Relationships and Careers Chapter 17. Rosamond Mitchell and Nicole Tracy-Ventura: From Language Teaching Assistant Abroad to Language Professional: A Longitudinal Study of Career Entry Chapter 18. Christine Biebricher and Yue You: Understanding Pre-Service Teachers’ Study Abroad Experiences through Duoethnography: Challenges, Emotions and Developments Chapter 19. Michael Burri: From ESL Student to Teacher Educator: Reflections on Transnational and Transcultural Professional Identity Development Chapter 20. Anja Wilken and Andreas Bonnet: Transformative Learning and Professionalization through Uncertainty? A Case Study of Pre-Service Language Teachers During a STIE Chapter 21. Meredith D’Arienzo and YouJin Kim: The Impact of a Two-Week Study Abroad Teacher Development Program on Pre-Service L2 Teachers Index
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Multilingual Matters Promoting Reflection on Language Learning:
Book SynopsisThis book brings together a wide range of studies, practical applications and reflective accounts written by academics working at a university in Japan to present a cohesive overview of their collaborative efforts to promote learner reflection within their institution. The book contributes to a shift in language education towards promoting learner responsibility and ownership of their learning through developing a deeper sense of awareness of and motivation for the learning process. It makes a convincing case for showing that not only is promoting reflection possible, but it can also be effectively integrated into language learning activities with significant benefits to the learners. The chapters are highly practical for researchers and practitioners, with the research chapters containing instruments which make them ideal for replication studies. The text includes a wealth of practical tools and activities for practitioners, who will be able to experience first-hand how to facilitate student success and increase satisfaction.Trade ReviewThis is an excellent collection on how university language learners (especially in Japan) can reflect on their learning using different tools and evaluate whether their learning goals are succeeding. The book provides valuable insights and proven methods of support for language learners in developing reflective awareness about their own learning. * Thomas S.C. Farrell, Brock University, Canada *A refreshing take on this important aspect of language learning! It brings together theoretical perspectives and a variety of small-scale studies which collectively serve to demystify the process of enhancing learner reflection. The focus on practical tools and activities makes this book invaluable for educators looking to promote reflection in their contexts. * Katherine Thornton, Otemon Gakuin University, Japan *This comprehensive volume provides a wealth of knowledge and insightful perspectives on the importance of reflection in language learning. With an array of innovative practices, readers will discover and be inspired by effective strategies to promote reflection both inside and outside the classroom, individually and collaboratively. Don't miss out on this inspiring read! * Åsta Haukås, University of Bergen, Norway *Table of ContentsContributors Foreword. Hayo Reinders Part 1: Setting the Scene Chapter 1. Jo Mynard, Neil Curry and Phoebe Lyon: Promoting Reflection on Language Learning: Introduction Chapter 2. Neil Curry: Overview of the Institutional and Educational Context Part 2: Theoretical Constructs Chapter 3. Jo Mynard: Promoting Reflection on Language Learning: A Brief Summary of the Literature Chapter 4. Satoko Kato: Reflecting through Dialogue Part 3: Insights from Initial Studies Chapter 5. Phoebe Lyon, Amanda J. Yoshida, Heather Yoder, Ewen MacDonald, Dominique Vola Ambinintsoa and Neil Curry: Fostering Learner Development through Reflection: How the Project Started Chapter 6. Neil Curry, Phoebe Lyon, Amanda J. Yoshida, Heather Yoder, Ewen MacDonald and Dominique Vola Ambinintsoa: Developing Instruments and Tools to Examine Reflection in Our Context Chapter 7. Ross Sampson: Encouraging Introspection on Speaking Performance in Class: Findings from Student Reflections Part 4: Intervention Studies Chapter 8. Ewen MacDonald: Tools and Techniques for Helping Language Learners Manage their Target Language Use in the Classroom Chapter 9. Dominique Vola Ambinintsoa and Ewen MacDonald: A Reflection Intervention: Investigating Effectiveness and Students’ Perceptions Chapter 10. Amanda J. Yoshida: Learner Reflection on Group Work and Leadership Skills Chapter 11. Christine Pemberton and Jo Mynard: Promoting and Evaluating Students’ Development of Self-Directed Language Learning and Reflective Abilities Chapter 12. Allen Ying and Haruka Ubukata: Understanding the Effectiveness of Reflection on Fluency Writing and Grammar Logs Part 5: Reflection and Technology Chapter 13. Charlotte Lin and Jo Mynard: Considerations for Promoting Reflection on Language Learning with Technology: Insights from Stakeholders Chapter 14. Jared R. Baierschmidt: Incorporating Reflective Practices into a Class about Learning English through Video Games Chapter 15. Prateek Sharma: Facilitating Student Reflection Using an Online Platform Chapter 16. Robert Stevenson and Phillip A. Bennett: Reflective Practice for Transformative Learning in a MOOC Course Part 6: Tools and Activities for Promoting Reflection in Practice Chapter 17. Yuri Imamura and Isra Wongsarnpigoon: Promoting Reflective Dialogue through Introductory Self-Directed Learning Courses Chapter 18. Huw Davies and Amelia Yarwood: Training Reflective Learners: Designing, Implementing and Evaluating Reflective Activities in a Self-Study Module Chapter 19. Malgorzata Polczynska, Jeffrey Goncalves and Eduardo Castro: Fostering Interactive Reflection on Language Learning through the Use of Advising Tools Part 7: Retrospective Reflections Chapter 20. Haruka Ubukata and Tim Murphey: Reflective Action Logging: Well-Becoming and Learning Chapter 21. Amanda J. Yoshida: A Teacher Learns How to Advise Chapter 22. Phillip A. Bennett: Practice What You Teach: Supporting from Student Perspectives Part 8: Conclusions Phoebe Lyon: Conclusions: How Can We Promote Reflection on Language Learning? Index
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Multilingual Matters Teaching and Assessing Intercultural
Book SynopsisThis revised edition of Michael Byram’s classic 1997 book updates the text in light of both recent research and critiques and commentaries on the 1st edition. Beginning from the premise that foreign and second language teaching should prepare learners to use a language with fluency and accuracy, and also to speak with people who have different cultural identities, social values and behaviours, the book is an invaluable guide for teachers and curriculum developers, taking them from a definition of Intercultural Communicative Competence through planning for teaching to assessment. This edition refines the definitions of the five ‘savoirs’ of intercultural competence, and includes new sections on issues such as moral relativism and human rights, mediation, intercultural citizenship and teachers’ ethical responsibilities.Trade ReviewWith remarkable educational integrity, Michael Byram revisits his highly successful 1997 book and responds to his critics. The result is a rich and thoughtfully revamped version of the original classic, adapted to our multicultural societies and mindful of the need to educate language learners to global intercultural citizenship through intercultural communicative competence. The added sections on mediation, teachers' ethical responsibility, and pluralism and human rights are particularly noteworthy. * Claire Kramsch, University of California, Berkeley, USA *This new edition not only clarifies the ambiguities and inclusiveness of the ICC theory, but also situates it in a more contemporary and global teaching environment. Byram’s conceptualization of critical cultural awareness leading to democratic citizenship has far more importance now for other non-European regions including Asia, where foreign language is taught mostly for instrumental purposes and the value of wholesome humanistic education is often left behind. * Kahoko Matsumoto, Tokai University, Japan *There is little way that anyone can read this book and not believe that all universities should have a foreign language requirement [...] Though gifting this book to your administrator may be a longshot, it definitely belongs in the hands of anyone that will be teaching and/or creating content for language education from now on. -- Boris Yelin, Northeastern University, USA * LINGUIST List 32.2158 *Table of ContentsForeword Preface (2020) Preface (1997) Introduction Chapter 1. Defining and Describing Intercultural Communicative Competence Chapter 2. A Model for Intercultural Communicative Competence Chapter 3. Objectives for Teaching, Learning and Assessment Chapter 4. Curriculum Issues Chapter 5. Assessment Chapter 6. Conclusion Appendix - Glastonbury Public Schools Project References Index
£21.95
Multilingual Matters Authenticity across Languages and Cultures:
Book SynopsisThis volume centres around concepts of personal and cultural authenticity as they play out in various contexts of foreign language teaching and learning worldwide. The chapters cover a wide range of contexts and disciplines, including both theoretical and empirical work; together they comprise both a rigorous analysis of authenticity in language teaching and a step away from notions of native-speakerism and cultural essentialism with which it is often associated. Written by a group of scholars working across several continents, the chapters offer diverse perspectives regarding the role language plays in processes of personal growth, learning, development, self-actualisation and power dynamics. The book addresses the theoretical and philosophical nature of authenticity while remaining grounded in the teaching and learning of languages, with authenticity viewed as a practical concern that guides our actions and beliefs. The book will be of interest to scholars, researchers and students of authenticity as well as foreign language teachers interested in the theoretical underpinnings of their practice. Trade ReviewAuthenticity has been one of the core concepts of Communicative Language Teaching since the 1970s. This multifaceted, interdisciplinary volume engages with authenticity both in a most stimulating philosophical chapter and in diverse empirical studies, spanning different languages, contexts and approaches. A very welcome and necessary book for those who like to delve into the fundamental questions of language learning and teaching. * Friederike Klippel, Professor Emerita, Munich University, Germany *This is a truly important book for language educators to better understand the notion of authenticity in our times both inside and outside language learning contexts. What makes this book highly relevant to current debates is its multilingual, global and cross-disciplinary orientation. * Werner Delanoy, University of Klagenfurt, Austria *The multi-disciplinary nature of these contributions makes for a remarkably comprehensive understanding of authenticity. Compulsory reading for all researchers of language learning and teaching. * Christa van der Walt, Stellenbosch University, South Africa *Table of ContentsContributors Claire Kramsch: Foreword: Authenticity in Our Times Preface: Authenticity Revisited: It’s Getting Personal Chapter 1. Leo Will and Richard S. Pinner: The Concept of Authenticity in Foreign Language Teaching and Learning Part 1: Authenticity and Language Teaching Chapter 2. Wolfgang Stadler and Anna Dreher: «Что такое аутентичность»? The Concept(s) of Authenticity in Russian as a Foreign Language Chapter 3. Matthew Dame and Natalia Dame: Multilingualism and Authenticity in Russian Heritage Language Teaching Practices Chapter 4. Carol Spöttl, Eva Konrad, Veronika Schwarz, Elisa Guggenbichler and Benjamin Kremmel: Authenticity in Language Assessment: Revisiting the Implementation of a Key Principle Chapter 5. Anna Shkireva: Authenticity Beyond Teaching Materials: Teachers’ Authentic Care on Students’ Persistence at the Beginner Level of Foreign Language Courses Chapter 6. Wendy M. Whitehead Martelle: Designing for Authenticity: Making Sense of an English Pedagogical Grammar Course Chapter 7. Maria Bondarenko: Rethinking Authenticity in SLA from the Perspective of L1 Use: A Concept of Cognitive Authenticity Part 2: Authenticity and Identity Chapter 8. Grit Alter: Authenticity, Curricula and Authentic Education Chapter 9. Wietske Boon and Irma Eloff: Authenticity and the Psychology of Language and Learning During Early Childhood Education Chapter 10. Elsabé Taljard: Authenticity in Language Teaching: An African Language Perspective Chapter 11. Irene Heidt : When Moral Authority Speaks: Empirical Insights into Issues of Authenticity and Identity in Multilingual Educational Settings Chapter 12. Veronika Makarova: Exploring Authenticity for an Endangered Heritage Language Context: Canadian Doukhobor Russian Part 3: Authenticity and Aesthetics Chapter 13. Candice Livingston and Hanlie Dippenaar: Autobiographical Fairy Tales for Authenticity in the English Classroom: A South African Higher Education Case Study Chapter 14. Håvard Haugland Bamle: Indie-Folk Music and the Quest for First-Person Authenticity Chapter 15. Annelise Brox Larsen: Authenticity and Literature(s) in Teacher Education: Bildung in Jigalong and Bárbmo Chapter 16. Hanlie Dippenaar, Cheryl Logan and Candice Livingston: Authenticity and Authentic Voices in the Literature Curriculum of Pre-Service Teachers of English Magdalena Kaltseis: Afterword: Taking Stock of the Authentic – Critical Synthesis and Timely Outlook Index
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Multilingual Matters Willingness to Communicate, Multilingualism and
Book SynopsisThis book presents the findings of an in-depth qualitative longitudinal investigation into the willingness to communicate (WTC) of individuals who, through varying migration channels, left one cultural/linguistic context to make a new life in another. It examines communication behaviours and language choice in multilingual community contexts and emphasises how even the most trivial of communication events are embedded in histories of previous communication and are influenced by emotions connected with a person’s overall life situation. The book fills a gap in contemporary WTC research by examining how WTC operates in multilingual community contexts. Through the use of a complexity lens and the presentation of a revised 3D pyramid model, the authors demonstrate the dynamic nature of WTC and shed new light on processes that affect communication, migration and well-being. This book will be of interest to researchers seeking to explore individual differences using context sensitive and temporally focused designs.Trade ReviewThis is an outstanding report of qualitative longitudinal case studies that illuminate L2/L3 WTC development in immigrant women. Momentary fluctuations in WTC are zoomed in on and then out to showcase stories embedded in macro-social contexts. The expansion of the WTC Model to multilingual 3D graphics is a stimulating addition to WTC literature. * Tomoko Yashima, Kansai University, Japan *Using a longitudinal case study methodology, Henry and MacIntyre take us on a deep dive into their participants' stories of communication in out-of-school community settings. Our reward is a new understanding of WTC as a truly complex and probabilistic phenomenon, and a renewed appreciation of why we need Complex Dynamic Systems Theory to understand it. * Phil Benson, Macquarie University, Australia *Based on a longitudinal study of immigrants in Sweden, Henry and MacIntyre propose a revised pyramid model of WTC which takes into account different languages learners may draw upon, as well as emphasizing the impact of situational demands and broader context. The book opens up new avenues in research on WTC and is a must-read for scholars interested in this ID variable. * Mirosław Pawlak, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland *Table of ContentsFigures and Tables Acknowledgements Jean-Marc Dewaele: Foreword: From Two to Three Dimensions in WTC Research Part 1: The WTC Construct and the Research Frontier Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. The Pyramid Model and the Dynamic Turn in WTC Research Part 2: The Research Project Chapter 3. Language Choice and Willingness to Communicate in a Swedish Context Chapter 4. The Project Design and the Research Process Chapter 5. The Participants Part 3: Stories of Interactions in Community Contexts Chapter 6. Developmental Dynamics: Kesu, Maria and Jessie Chapter 7. Linguistic Self-Efficacy and Communication Willingness: Wafaa Chapter 8. Willingness to Communicate and the Challenges of Tied Migration: Olivia and Titly Chapter 9. Willingness to Communicate and Translanguaging Ideologies: Pranisha and Sabrina Part 4: Syntheses, Conceptualisations and Ethics Chapter 10. At a Specific Time, with a Specific Person or Persons, Using a L2 (or Mix of Languages) Chapter 11. Introducing a 3D Model of the WTC Pyramid Chapter 12. The Probability of Initiating Communication, Given Choice and Opportunity Chapter 13. The 'Ethics of Walking Alongside': Ethical Engagement When Studying a Process in Motion Conclusion References Index
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Multilingual Matters The Professional Lives of Language Study Abroad
Book SynopsisThis book investigates the impact of language learning and study abroad on the career options and choices of US-based alumni of all ages. It reports on the results of a mixed-methods study which used both an extensive nationwide survey and qualitative life history interviews with 54 participants systematically selected to represent a broad range of backgrounds and professions. International education experiences are shown to exert considerable influence on the aspirations and career paths of individuals in a wide variety of fields (e.g. education, healthcare, business, government service). The long-term benefits of language study are illustrated both in narratives from individuals whose work requires proficiency beyond English and from participant comments on improvement in their use of English for international communication. The book will be of relevance to a wide audience of international education professionals in addition to researchers and students in applied linguistics and language education.Trade ReviewThis remarkable book represents a real tour de force. Through their thoughtful, comprehensive and sociohistorically contextualized approach, Kinginger and Zhuang have managed to paint a much more nuanced picture of the value of Study Abroad (SA) than heretofore achieved in Applied Linguistics. Their surveys and interviews of some 11,000 Anglophone alumni of American SA programs abroad offer credible and powerful insights into students’ motivations, experiences abroad and post-SA life trajectories. * Claire Kramsch, University of California, Berkeley, USA *This absorbing and very readable book provides exceptionally rich insights into the impact on the later life paths of American citizens of language learning through study abroad. Together, its large scale survey findings and detailed individual narratives make a compelling case for continuing educational investment and improved access to study abroad. * Rosamond Mitchell, University of Southampton, UK *Table of ContentsFigures, Tables and Box Simplified Transcription Conventions Acknowledgements Chapter 1: Introduction and Literature Review Chapter 2: Research Design Chapter 3: Using Languages at Work Chapter 4: Discovering a Calling Chapter 5: Quests for Identity Chapter 6: Exploring Features of Study Abroad Programs Chapter 7: Multilingual Dispositions and Lessons for Life Chapter 8: Conclusion Appendices References
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Multilingual Matters The Professional Lives of Language Study Abroad
Book SynopsisThis book investigates the impact of language learning and study abroad on the career options and choices of US-based alumni of all ages. It reports on the results of a mixed-methods study which used both an extensive nationwide survey and qualitative life history interviews with 54 participants systematically selected to represent a broad range of backgrounds and professions. International education experiences are shown to exert considerable influence on the aspirations and career paths of individuals in a wide variety of fields (e.g. education, healthcare, business, government service). The long-term benefits of language study are illustrated both in narratives from individuals whose work requires proficiency beyond English and from participant comments on improvement in their use of English for international communication. The book will be of relevance to a wide audience of international education professionals in addition to researchers and students in applied linguistics and language education.Trade ReviewThis remarkable book represents a real tour de force. Through their thoughtful, comprehensive and sociohistorically contextualized approach, Kinginger and Zhuang have managed to paint a much more nuanced picture of the value of Study Abroad (SA) than heretofore achieved in Applied Linguistics. Their surveys and interviews of some 11,000 Anglophone alumni of American SA programs abroad offer credible and powerful insights into students’ motivations, experiences abroad and post-SA life trajectories. * Claire Kramsch, University of California, Berkeley, USA *This absorbing and very readable book provides exceptionally rich insights into the impact on the later life paths of American citizens of language learning through study abroad. Together, its large scale survey findings and detailed individual narratives make a compelling case for continuing educational investment and improved access to study abroad. * Rosamond Mitchell, University of Southampton, UK *Table of ContentsFigures, Tables and Box Simplified Transcription Conventions Acknowledgements Chapter 1: Introduction and Literature Review Chapter 2: Research Design Chapter 3: Using Languages at Work Chapter 4: Discovering a Calling Chapter 5: Quests for Identity Chapter 6: Exploring Features of Study Abroad Programs Chapter 7: Multilingual Dispositions and Lessons for Life Chapter 8: Conclusion Appendices References
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Multilingual Matters Intercultural Learning in Language Education and
Book SynopsisThis book provides a contemporary and critical examination of the theoretical and pedagogical impact of Michael Byram’s pioneering work on intercultural communicative competence and intercultural citizenship within the field of language education and beyond. The chapters address important theoretical and empirical work on the teaching, learning, and assessment of intercultural learning, and highlight how individual language educators and communities of practice enact intercultural learning in locally appropriate ways. The book offers comprehensive, up-to-date and accessible knowledge for researchers, teachers, teacher-trainers and students.Trade ReviewIt is exceptionally striking that this volume is not only intellectually inspiring with cutting-edge research and insights from leaders in the field of intercultural studies in education, but also emotionally touching. Most noticeably, all contributions have been crafted with a warm heart paying sincere tributes to a genuinely great individual! * Anwei Feng, University of Nottingham Ningbo China *In this inspiring celebratory volume, editors and contributors successfully manage to capture Mike Byram’s indelible contribution to languages and intercultural education spanning several decades and educational contexts while also looking forward to future possibilities inspired by his work. The collection of chapters combines comprehensive, critical retrospective with original theoretical and empirical applications of Mike Byram’s scholarly works, along with heartfelt memoirs reflecting on his academic and personal legacy. * Adriana Raquel Díaz, University of Queensland, Australia *In this global collection, one can easily see the impact of the work of a pioneer scholar. It is indispensable for anyone who is interested in the way language education can change the world for the better, inspired by the insights and research of Michael Byram. Highly recommended! * Terry A. Osborn, University of South Florida, USA *This volume demonstrates the worldwide dissemination and far-reaching influence of Michael Byram’s thoughts and can function as excellent supplementary reading to his classic works. It could benefit readers such as language teachers and novice researchers, just like me. The critical examination of Byram’s work can help readers to develop an indepth understanding of his concepts and gain valuable insights for future ICC research and practice. The concrete examples of the innovative applications of his theories in locally appropriate ways can stimulate pedagogical innovations in language teaching practice. * Li Yi (Jessie), Sun Yat-sen University, China, Educational Review, 2023 *I found the volume accessible, coherent, and well-edited. A significant contribution of the book is that it provides a thoughtful account of the evolution and impact of Byram’s work in intercultural learning with individual chapters offering critical evaluations or reflections on different aspects of his work. * Yunwen Su, University of Utah, USA, TESOL Quarterly *...the volume confirms that Byram’s ICC scholarship continues to offer a springboard for researchers to critique, refine, and propose new ideas for research and teaching, with a lasting and significant impact on language learning and teaching practices. We believe that these conceptual and pedagogical innovations will continue to transform the landscape of language education in the coming decades. * Caihong Xie, Hengyang Normal University, China and Xuesong (Andy) Gao, University of New South Wales, Australia, Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching *Table of ContentsTables and Figures Acknowledgements Contributors External Reviewers Mike Fleming: Foreword Irina Golubeva, Manuela Wagner and Troy McConachy: Introduction: Michael Byram’s Contribution to Intercultural Learning in Language Education and Beyond Michael Byram: A Biographical Sketch Part 1: Evolving Conceptual Foundations Chapter 1. Karen Risager: Intercultural Communicative Competence: Transnational and Decolonial Developments Chapter 2. Troy McConachy: Language Awareness and Intercultural Communicative Competence: Revisiting the Relationship Chapter 3. Anthony J. Liddicoat: Intercultural Mediation in Language Teaching and Learning Chapter 4. Martyn Barrett and Irina Golubeva: From Intercultural Communicative Competence to Intercultural Citizenship: Preparing Young People for Citizenship in a Culturally Diverse Democratic World Chapter 5. Paloma Castro, Ulla Lundgren and Jane Woodin: Intercultural Dialogue and Values in Education Chapter 6. Manuela Guilherme: From Critical Cultural Awareness to Intercultural Responsibility: Language, Culture and Citizenship Chapter 7. Alison Phipps: Conflict and the Cognitive Empire: Byram’s Critical Cultural Awareness Part 2: Intercultural Development in Diverse Contexts: Perspectives and Practices Chapter 8. Jane Jackson, Sin Yu Cherry Chan and Tongle Sun: Intercultural Development in the Context of Mobility Chapter 9. Petra Rauschert and Claudia Mustroph: Intercultural Education through Civic Engagement: Service Learning in the Foreign Language Classroom Chapter 10. Beatriz Peña Dix: Revisiting Intercultural Communicative Competence in Language Teacher Education: Perspectives from Colombia Chapter 11. Angela Scarino and Michelle Kohler: Assessing Intercultural Capability: Insights from Processes of Eliciting and Judging Student Learning Chapter 12. Aleidine J. Moeller: The NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements for Intercultural Communication: Cultivating Sojourners in the Language Classroom Chapter 13. Shuoqian Qin and Prue Holmes: Exploring a Pedagogy for Understanding and Developing Chinese EFL Students’ Intercultural Communicative Competence Chapter 14. Rita A. Oleksak and Fabiana Cardetti: Engaging Educators: Facilitating Interdisciplinary Communities of Practice in the USA Chapter 15. Manuela Wagner and José Aldemar Álvarez Valencia: Developing Intercultural Citizenship and Intellectual Humility in High School German Chapter 16. Melina Porto and Verónica Di Bin: When the Axiom of Supranational Communication in Intercultural Citizenship Theory is not Met: Enriching Theory and Pedagogy Chapter 17. Lihong Wang: Towards a Shared Future: Michael Byram’s Engagement with the Chinese Academic Community Looking Back and Looking Forward Marjukka Grover: Mike Byram and Multilingual Matters: A 40-year Partnership Joe Sheils: Mike Byram’s Commitment to Council of Europe Values Martyn Barrett: Working with Mike Byram Prue Holmes: Tribute to Mike Byram Index
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Multilingual Matters Making Connections: A Practical Guide to Online
Book SynopsisOnline collaboration can be a powerful means of encouraging language learners to make connections between their local community and people from other cultural backgrounds. In doing so, learners develop their language skills while exploring different attitudes, values and beliefs. The authors of this book draw on 20 years of participation in numerous online intercultural exchanges to offer teachers a down-to-earth guide to finding partners, choosing a platform and designing online exchanges. They share their experience of working with learners to ensure that deep intercultural learning occurs alongside language development. This book offers strategies for mediating conflict with partners and participants, and guidance on the assessment of linguistic and intercultural competences. It is a practical resource for language teachers, informed by the latest research on language teaching and intercultural telecollaborations and situated in the reality of classrooms around the world.Trade ReviewWritten in an accessible and unpretentious style, this volume offers educators a practical, step-by-step guide to setting up and running an online intercultural exchange project with their students. The book is full of real examples and personal anecdotes from the authors' own experiences and it will go a long way to answering many of the questions that teachers have when they come to this activity for the first time. * Robert O'Dowd, University of León, Spain *This highly practical and accessible guide provides valuable insights into task design, implementation and assessment in intercultural online exchanges while highlighting how to use emergent tensions for a better understanding of identity dynamics in intercultural dialogue. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners, it equips readers with strategies to establish, guide, and evaluate impactful intercultural exchanges in digital contexts. * Melinda Dooly Owenby, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Chapter 1. Introducing Online Intercultural Exchanges Chapter 2. Finding Partners Chapter 3. Choosing an Appropriate Platform Chapter 4. Agreeing Goals Chapter 5. Ethics, Netiquette and Security Chapter 6. Initiating Online Discussions: Breaking the Ice Chapter 7. Designing Online Intercultural Tasks Chapter 8. Negotiating Identity and Managing Rapport Chapter 9. The Instructor’s Roles: To Intervene or Not? Chapter 10. Coping with Problems Chapter 11. Organising a Videoconference Chapter 12. Learners’ Language as Classroom Data Chapter 13. Assessing Participants’ Performance Chapter 14. Evaluating an Online Intercultural Exchange Chapter 15. Developing an Action Research Project Afterword References Index
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Multilingual Matters Language Teacher Wellbeing across the Career Span
Book SynopsisThis book explores language teacher wellbeing across the career span from an ecological perspective. It reports on empirical findings from an extensive investigation into language teacher wellbeing in various social, cultural and linguistic contexts. It is unique in casting light on the professional trajectory of language teachers and opening up discussions on the characteristics, psychological needs and strengths of language teachers at different points in their careers. It examines wellbeing in terms of the dynamic interplay between the challenges individuals encounter in their personal and professional lives, and the psychological, social and contextual resources that they draw on to buffer the impact of these challenges. The findings of the study will help readers to understand how language teachers can protect and nurture their wellbeing, not only to remain in the profession, but also to thrive in the long-term. The book will be a valuable resource for anyone interested in the lives, wellbeing and psychology of language teachers in diverse contexts and career phases.Trade ReviewAs a teacher who has traversed the four career phases reflected in this book, I can personally attest to the veracity of the authors’ characterization of the dynamic nature of wellbeing and the internal and external factors that influence it. I highly recommend that all teachers everywhere, no matter their current trajectory, read this book. Unquestionably, they’ll find themselves reflected somewhere in these pages and feel the camaraderie and kindredship that can only be felt by being a teacher. * Tammy Gregersen, American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates *The authors’ investigation of challenges and resources within a broader ecology that teachers juggle over a career span is both timely and necessary. A must-read for L2 language teacher educators, practitioners and researchers who are concerned about teacher wellbeing. * Peter I. De Costa, Michigan State University, USA *This is a much-needed book within the rapidly evolving field of language teacher psychology. It astutely confirms the importance of attending to the wellbeing of teachers of all career stages, acknowledging the diversity of the teaching workforce and highlighting how teachers can thrive in their professional roles. Highly recommended and has now become my favourite! * Christina Gkonou, University of Essex, UK *Table of ContentsTables and Figures Acknowledgements Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Language Teacher Wellbeing Chapter 3. Pre-Service Language Teachers Chapter 4. Early-Career Language Teachers Chapter 5. Mid-Career Language Teachers Chapter 6. Late-Career Language Teachers Chapter 7. Teacher Wellbeing Across the Career Span Chapter 8. Implications and Future Directions Appendices References Index
£33.20
Multilingual Matters Second Language Use Online and its Integration in
Book SynopsisThis book explores the relationship between online second language (L2) communicative activities and formal language learning. It provides empirical evidence of the scale of L2 English use online, investigating the forms most commonly used, the activities likely to cause discomfort and the challenges experienced by users, and takes a critical approach to the nature of language online beyond the paradigms of ‘written’ versus ‘spoken’. The author explores the possibilities for language teaching practices that engage with and integrate learners’ L2 English online use, not only to support it but to use it as input for classroom learning and to enhance and exploit its incidental learning outcomes. This book will be of interest to postgraduate students and researchers interested in computer-mediated communication, online discourse and Activity Theory, while language teachers will find the practical ideas for lesson content invaluable as they strive to create a successful language learning community.Trade ReviewResearch-based, yet practitioner-friendly, Andrew Moffat’s stimulating book takes the educator on a journey into L2 English-users’ informal practices online and examines how these affect their language learning and proficiency. Addressing many of the sticky issues related to intentionality and awareness in informal learning, his extensive survey data and corpus analysis give unprecedented empirical solidity to study in this field. * Denyze Toffoli, Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, France *Grounded in an extensive body of data, this book comprehensively explores the computer-mediated communications-based activities of English learners, including the difficulties they face and the ways in which language teaching practices can support such online activities. This book offers valuable insights for both researchers and practitioners engaging in L2 English online activities. * Miho Inaba, Cardiff University, UK *In this important and timely book, Moffat shines a spotlight on how students of English worldwide are using the language online. This is a phenomenon that English teachers cannot ignore, and Moffat offers a practical model for integrating this online activity with their classroom work, to enhance motivation and maximise learning. * Martin Lamb, University of Leeds, UK *...this is an exceptionally well-written, clearly structured book, with invaluable findings and detailed explanations and justification of research methods, something that postgraduate researchers may particularly appreciate. * Charikleia Triantafyllidou, University of Cambridge, UK, LINGUIST List 34.622 *Table of ContentsFigures Tables Acknowledgements Abbreviations Chapter 1. A Thoroughly Modern Medium Chapter 2. Situating the Research Chapter 3. Research Methods Chapter 4. EL2 CMC Activities and Communicative (Dis)Comfort Chapter 5. Contexts and Attitudes Chapter 6. Difficulties Encountered in EL2 CMC Interactions Chapter 7. Language Online: A Corpus Study Chapter 8. Towards an Integration of EL2 CMC and Formal Instruction Chapter 9. Conclusion References Appendix A Appendix B Index
£80.96
Multilingual Matters Quality and Equity in Education: A Practical
Book SynopsisThe work of the Council of Europe in plurilingual and intercultural education is highly influential in Europe and beyond and has been so for many years. The Common European Framework of Reference and its Companion Volume, and related instruments, provide ways in which to implement policies and a broader vision of providing quality and equity in education across the curriculum, a vision which incorporates the core values of the Council of Europe and which educates children and young people to be plurilingual, intercultural and democratic citizens. This book presents this educational vision, demonstrates how it can be realised through the application of Council of Europe instruments in practice, and does so in a way which is easily and quickly accessible to teachers of all subjects and in all educational institutions, as well as to other educationists, including policymakers.Trade ReviewThis is a book with a positive mission. It presents the significant work of the Council of Europe on plurilingualism, intercultural competence and democratic citizenship. In a series of chapters, well-known scholars explain the Council of Europe vision of the importance of the linguistic dimensions of learning in all disciplines and for all groups of students. * Karen Risager, Roskilde University, Denmark *This timely book helped me grasp the all-embracing view of what the Council of Europe has strived to achieve – guaranteeing quality education for all to produce plurilingual, intercultural and democratic citizens. Many Asian teachers, including myself, share similar concerns and aims, though with some contextual limitations. Now I feel further encouraged to integrate democratic citizenship education into our curriculum. * Kahoko Matsumoto, Tokai University, Japan *A deep dive into one of the Council of Europe's biggest educational success stories. This book is an invaluable resource for any education professional in Europe and beyond. It explores the power and role that language and its acquisition have played in building Europe and points to future challenges. * Villano Qiriazi, Head of the Education Department, Council of Europe *Table of ContentsContributors Preface Chapter 1. Michael Byram and Joseph Sheils: Introduction – Quality and Equity in Education: The Council of Europe Vision Chapter 2. María-del-Carmen Méndez-García and Mike Fleming: What Do I Need to Know about ‘Quality’ and ‘Equity’ in Education? Chapter 3. Louise Tranekjær: What Do I Need to Know about Plurilingual-and-Intercultural and Democratic Competences? Chapter 4. Helmut Johannes Vollmer and Eike Thürmann: What Do I Need to Know and What Can I Do about the Role Language Plays in Supporting Quality and Equity in Education? Chapter 5. Florentina Sâmihăian and Diana-Maria Beldiman: What Do I Need to Know about Language as a Tool for Learning-and-Teaching and Assessing when Teaching Competences for Democratic Culture and Intercultural Competences? Chapter 6. Helmut Linneweber-Lammerskitten, Silvia Minardi and Irene Pieper: What Do I Need to Know and Do to Ensure that My Own Subject Contributes to Learners' Plurilingual, Intercultural and Democratic Competences? Chapter 7. Claudia Borghetti and Martyn Barrett: What Do I Need to Know about Quality and Equity in the Assessment of Plurilingual, Intercultural and Democratic Competences and the Use of Portfolios? Chapter 8. Mirjam Egli Cuenat and Marisa Cavalli: What is My Role and Responsibility as a Language Teacher in Developing Language (and Other) Skills for Learning Across the Curriculum? Chapter 9. Nathalie Auger and David Little: The Special Case of Education for Migrants: Children Chapter 10. Cecilie Hamnes Carlsen, Lorenzo Rocca and Joe Sheils: Education for Integration: The Case of Adult Migrants Chapter 11. Jonas Erin and Waldemar Martyniuk: As the Leader of a Language-Friendly Educational Institution, What Do I Need to Know about Policymaking for Language and Literacy Education in a Coherent Whole-School Approach? Michael Byram and Joseph Sheils: Summary Appendix: The Council of Europe Index
£23.70
Multilingual Matters Meeting the Needs of Reunited Refugee Families:
Book SynopsisThis book explores the gap between policy, practice and academic literature within language learning for refugees and argues that a multilingual approach, which combines translanguaging principles, decolonising methodology and linguistic hospitality, provides a more accessible starting point than current monolingual pedagogies. It considers the multilingual and multilateral approach laid out within Scotland’s New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy, which recognises the importance of linguistic diversity and two-way integration. The divide between policy, practice and theory points towards the need to counteract the dominant monolingual/social cohesion narrative through suitable pedagogies which highlight linguistic diversity in a positive way. The author suggests ‘ecologising’ as an alternative language pedagogy, drawing on three key findings: the significance of decolonising, collaborative learner/teacher relationships during the liminal phase of refugee arrival; the importance of place and orientation; and an increased understanding of language and ‘languaging’.Trade ReviewSarah Cox gracefully weaves together hitherto disparate strands of scholarship in this exciting, methodologically rigorous treatment of language ecology, multilingualism, translanguaging, and learner identities. Her study exposes the weaknesses and fissures in well-meaning instruction for newcomers, particularly as it impacts women. She then develops a compassionate, decolonised pedagogy representing genuine linguistic hospitality through which learners are truly heard and the teacher becomes the learner. * Glenn Levine-West, University of Vermont, USA *Cox’s book is an act of historical witness in an age of state-engineered hostility toward people seeking refuge. Throughout, Cox makes plain that hope isn’t just a feeling; it is a material, multilingual, ecological, collaborative, and political activity. This is a gorgeous picture of love, vigilance, humility, and courage on so many levels – from Cox’s own voice as a teacher and researcher, to the many careful drafters raising expectations across Scotland for better, deeply humane civic policy. * David Gramling, University of British Columbia, Canada *This book invites the reader into a journey of personal connection and stories with warmth and languages. Sarah Cox creates a unique process of research by engaging and providing space for people to share their experiences, and to do so in a spirit of togetherness and patience with one another. * Pinar Aksu, University of Glasgow, UK *Table of ContentsFigures Acknowledgements Abbreviations Foreword Prologue Introduction Part 1: Contextualising the Research Chapter 1. The Policy Context Chapter 2. Establishing an Ecological, Multilingual Framework Chapter 3. Implementing a Decolonising Approach Chapter 4. Wales and Germany Part 2: Beginning to Co-construct a Multilingual, Ecological Praxis for Refugee Families in Scotland Chapter 5. Learning a Language is Hard Work Chapter 5½. Uncovering Three Ecologies Part 3: Towards an 'Ecologising' of Language Learning Chapter 6. Ecology 1: Relationships Chapter 7. Ecology 2: Place Chapter 8. Ecology 3: Language and 'Languaging' Chapter 9. Conclusions and Recommendations References Index
£26.96
Multilingual Matters Grammar in ELT and ELT Materials: Evaluating its
Book SynopsisThis book investigates the content of the grammar syllabus typically employed in mainstream English Language Teaching. Using a mixed-methods approach, the author examines how the syllabuses used in coursebooks are actually constructed, how they evolved and how valid their contents are as a basis for teaching. The research reported consists of a broad exploration of primary sources in order to outline the evolution of ELT pedagogical grammar; ten interviews with key ELT authors and publishing professionals, which allows for the investigation of the decision-making processes underlying the choice of grammar content in ELT teaching materials; and finally, the presentation of case studies which examine three areas of grammar, analysing the evolution of their treatment in ELT materials (both historical and contemporary) and comparing their current treatment to data on real learner use. This book contributes to the literature on syllabus design and pedagogical grammar and builds on existing research into materials design. It will be of interest to researchers and professionals working in the fields of applied linguistics, pedagogical grammar, curriculum design and materials design.Trade ReviewBurton takes the reader on a thought-provoking tour of ELT grammar instruction that includes a historical perspective, interviews with stake holders, and detailed case studies of several popular coursebooks. It is an interesting picture of grammar and grammar instruction that leaves the reader with plenty of food for thought. * Randi Reppen, Northern Arizona University, USA *This is a very readable, well-researched book, which provides a useful and much needed evaluation of the grammatical ‘canon’ in ELT. It helps us to understand how this canon has developed and also raises important questions about the areas which tend to feature in materials and those which do not. Essential reading for teachers, materials designers and researchers in this area. * Christian Jones, University of Liverpool, UK *This book addresses the mystery of the grammar we teach – why are coursebook syllabuses so similar? It made me reflect critically on the grammar content of my own materials and challenged my thinking about pedagogical grammar syllabuses. Highly recommended for all grammar teachers, authors and ELT publishers. * Heather Buchanan, University of York, UK *Table of ContentsInterviewees Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. ELT Grammar in its Broader Context Chapter 3. ELT Grammar Canon and Consensus: An Evolutionary Perspective Chapter 4. Interviews with Authors and Editors: The Canon Today Chapter 5. Interviews with Authors and Editors: The Canon in the Past and Present Chapter 6. Conditionals, Relative Clauses and Future Forms: Contemporary Canon in the Spotlight Chapter 7. Conditionals, Relative Clauses and Future Forms: Evolution of the Canon Chapter 8. Conclusion References Index
£94.95
Multilingual Matters Early Language Learning in Context: A Critical
Book SynopsisThis book critically analyses early school foreign language teaching policy and practice, foregrounding the influence of the socioeducational and cultural context on how policies are implemented and assessing the factors which either promote or constrain their effectiveness. It focuses on four Asian contexts – Malaysia, South Korea, Sri Lanka and Thailand – while providing a discussion of policy and practice in Canada and Finland as a comparison. Concentrating on the state school sector, it criticises the worldwide trend for a focus on English as the principal or only foreign language taught in primary schools, founded on a rationale that widespread proficiency in English is important for future national success in a globalised economy. It maintains that the economic rationale is not only largely unfounded and irrelevant to the language learning experiences of young children but also that the focus on English exacerbates system inequalities rather than contributing to their reduction. The book argues for a broader perspective on language learning in primary schools, one that values multilingualism and knowledge of regional and indigenous languages alongside a more diverse range of foreign languages. This book will appeal to educational policymakers, researchers and students interested in early foreign language learning in state educational systems worldwide.Trade ReviewHayes’ detailed and critical analyses of early language learning policies in six different countries – Thailand, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Finland, and Canada – beautifully and powerfully illustrate the complex realities and importance of situating policies in specific societal and linguistic contexts. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in language education policies. * Yuko Goto Butler, Graduate School of Education, University of Pennsylvania, USA *I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book because it educated me about little-known contexts of early language education, thereby critically analysing – and partly dissecting – the political, economic and educational rationales underlying policies and practice of early language learning. The spirit of equity and justice ingrained in many aspects of the analysis and argumentation in this book is admirable. * Eva Wilden, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany *This book brings alive the vital role of the socio-educational context on the success, or otherwise, of foreign language learning in primary school. The book bristles with research insights from a range of contexts and provides a solid basis for re-imagining language education in state-sector primary education globally. It is a wonderful resource for language policy makers, researchers, teachers, and teacher educators. * Kuchah Kuchah, University of Leeds, UK *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Chapter 1. Rationales for Early Language Learning in State Sector Education Systems Chapter 2. Thailand: An Educational Paradox Chapter 3. South Korea: A Severe Case of ‘English Fever’ Chapter 4. Sri Lanka: Language Education and Peace-Building in Primary Schools Chapter 5. Equity and Multilingual Diversity in Primary School Language Teaching and Learning in Malaysia Chapter 6. Early Language Teaching and Learning in Ontario, Canada and Finland: Experiences of Bilingualism and Multilingualism Chapter 7. Rethinking Early Language Learning in State Sector Education Systems References Index
£28.45
Multilingual Matters Early Language Learning in Context: A Critical
Book SynopsisThis book critically analyses early school foreign language teaching policy and practice, foregrounding the influence of the socioeducational and cultural context on how policies are implemented and assessing the factors which either promote or constrain their effectiveness. It focuses on four Asian contexts – Malaysia, South Korea, Sri Lanka and Thailand – while providing a discussion of policy and practice in Canada and Finland as a comparison. Concentrating on the state school sector, it criticises the worldwide trend for a focus on English as the principal or only foreign language taught in primary schools, founded on a rationale that widespread proficiency in English is important for future national success in a globalised economy. It maintains that the economic rationale is not only largely unfounded and irrelevant to the language learning experiences of young children but also that the focus on English exacerbates system inequalities rather than contributing to their reduction. The book argues for a broader perspective on language learning in primary schools, one that values multilingualism and knowledge of regional and indigenous languages alongside a more diverse range of foreign languages. This book will appeal to educational policymakers, researchers and students interested in early foreign language learning in state educational systems worldwide.Trade ReviewHayes’ detailed and critical analyses of early language learning policies in six different countries – Thailand, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Finland, and Canada – beautifully and powerfully illustrate the complex realities and importance of situating policies in specific societal and linguistic contexts. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in language education policies. * Yuko Goto Butler, Graduate School of Education, University of Pennsylvania, USA *I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book because it educated me about little-known contexts of early language education, thereby critically analysing – and partly dissecting – the political, economic and educational rationales underlying policies and practice of early language learning. The spirit of equity and justice ingrained in many aspects of the analysis and argumentation in this book is admirable. * Eva Wilden, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany *This book brings alive the vital role of the socio-educational context on the success, or otherwise, of foreign language learning in primary school. The book bristles with research insights from a range of contexts and provides a solid basis for re-imagining language education in state-sector primary education globally. It is a wonderful resource for language policy makers, researchers, teachers, and teacher educators. * Kuchah Kuchah, University of Leeds, UK *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Chapter 1. Rationales for Early Language Learning in State Sector Education Systems Chapter 2. Thailand: An Educational Paradox Chapter 3. South Korea: A Severe Case of ‘English Fever’ Chapter 4. Sri Lanka: Language Education and Peace-Building in Primary Schools Chapter 5. Equity and Multilingual Diversity in Primary School Language Teaching and Learning in Malaysia Chapter 6. Early Language Teaching and Learning in Ontario, Canada and Finland: Experiences of Bilingualism and Multilingualism Chapter 7. Rethinking Early Language Learning in State Sector Education Systems References Index
£89.96
Equinox Publishing Ltd Exploring the Principles of Reflective Practice
Book SynopsisThis book aims to shed light on the ways in which Reflective Practice (RP) is exploited in the Turkish context, by introducing the research and practical applications in different language education settings. It is important to note that in Turkey there is a great amount of knowledge and research in ELT in general, and RP in particular. Extensive publications and national and international conference presentations on reflection related topics are increasingly common in Turkey. The book includes examples of this scholarly work, so that ELT professionals in different parts of the globe may benefit from the advances made in context-dependent RP applications in Turkey. This book, overall, is a call to action for all ELT professionals, whether experienced, novice or student teachers, leaders, managers or teacher educators, who wish to invest in their own professional development by engaging in Reflective Practice. It is hoped that the book contributes to the diversity of understanding and interpretations of this practice, by sharing a variety of perspectives from scholars in Turkey.Table of ContentsIntroduction Bahar Gün and Evrim Üstünlüoğlu 1. Reflection and Collaboration in EFL Teacher Professional Development in Turkey: A Systematic Review Serhat Başar (İzmir Institute of Technology, Turkey), Esat Kuzu (Dokuz Eylül University, Turkey) and İrem Çomoğlu (Dokuz Eylül University, Turkey) 2. Pre-service EFL Teachers’ Reflective Thinking Levels and Cognitive Presence in Online Learning Settings: A Correlational Study Ceyhun Yükselir (Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, Turkey) and Saadet Korucu Kış (Necmettin Erbakan University, Turkey) 3. Engaging in Systematic Digital Reflection: A Case of Pre-Service English Teachers Ali Öztüfekçi (Bahçeşehir University, Turkey) and Kenan Dikilitaş (University of Stavanger, Norway) 4. Reflective Practice Groups in ELT: An Emergent Model for Professional Development Burak Aydın (Izmir Katip Celebi University, Turkey) and Irem Çomoğlu 5. Mediating Reflective Practice Through Lesson Study: The Case of an EFL Teacher Özgehan Uştuk (Balikesir University, Turkey) and İrem Çomoğlu 6. Payoffs and Pitfalls of Reflective Practice as Perceived by Novice EFL Teachers İlknur Bayram and Özlem Canaran (both at TED University, Turkey) 7. A Blended Reflection Cycle for Trainers: A Case Study Mehmet Haldun Kaya (Izmir University of Economics, Turkey) 8. Concluding Remarks Bahar Gün and Evrim Üstünlüoğlu
£23.70
Equinox Publishing Ltd Knowledge-Based Vocabulary Lists
Book SynopsisIn teaching second language (L2) vocabulary, it is useful to have a way of prioritizing words to teach from among the multitude available. Word frequency, i.e. how often various words appear in written and spoken discourse, has typically been used to inform the emphasis taken. This volume explores the need for word lists based on direct tests of learner knowledge to inform L2 pedagogy. The Knowledge-based Vocabulary Lists (KVL) are introduced, and a description of the theoretical and practical basis for their development is given, highlighting pedagogical and assessment situations in which it is beneficial to know whether learners are likely to be able produce and correctly spell the words they know. A focus on L2 learners of English from Chinese, German, and Spanish L1 backgrounds resulted in three ranked lists of English-language word knowledge. The comparative probability of learners from these language backgrounds knowing each word are presented, and the correspondence with existing information about word frequency, word acquisition sequence, and word difficulty is explored. The value of the KVL is discussed in terms of providing one of the few evidence-based descriptions of L2 form-recall vocabulary knowledge available to teachers and researchers.Table of Contents1.The Need for Knowledge-based Vocabulary Lists (KVL) 2. Creating a List of Lemmas to Test 3. Developing the Vocabulary Test 4. Piloting the Online Test 5. Writing and Revising the Test Items, Developing the Online Test, and Main Data Collection 6. Analysis and Ranking of Lemmas 7. Comparison of the KVL with Frequency Lists 8. Effects of Cognateness on KVL Rankings 9. Comparison of the KVL with Alternative Lists 10. Assessing and Using the KVL 11. Further Research Directions Appendix 1: Instructions to the Item Writers Appendix 2: List of Offensive Words Removed Appendix 3: Screenshots from the Vocabulary Challenge Website Appendix 4: Technical Explanation of the General Linear Mixed Modeling (GLMM) Rankings Appendix 5: Technical Explanation of the Precision of the GLMM Rankings Appendix 6: Interlanguage Comparision of Incorrect/Missing Spanish responses to Higher Frequency Lemmas that were Less Well Known than Expected Appendix 7: Patterns of Incorrect/Missing German responses to Higher Frequency Lemmas that were Less Well Known than Expected Appendix 8: Patterns of Incorrect/Missing Chinese responses to Higher Frequency Lemmas that were Less Well Known than Expected Appendix 9: Lemmas for which the Spanish Test Prompt was Exactly the Same as the English Test Answer (Cognate) Appendix 10: Lemmas for which the German Test Prompt was Exactly the Same as the English Test Answer (Cognate) Appendix 11: Comparison of the 114 Words Known by All Respondents in Brysbaert, Keuleers, and Mandera (2020) with KVL Results Appendix 12: Best-known 30 Lemmas on the Spanish-KVL Appendix 13: Best-known 30 Lemmas on the German-KVL Appendix 14: Best-known 30 Lemmas on the Chinese-KVL Appendix 15: Sample of the KVL-Spanish-Technical Spreadsheet
£23.70
Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd Elementary Communication Games 2.0
Book SynopsisThe Communication Games 2.0 series is a collection of resources for English language teachers, and Elementary Communication Games 2.0 is designed for beginners and elementary language learners at CEFR A1–A2 level. Earlier editions of the series have been best sellers globally and have already been translated into 12 languages. Taking on board feedback from these earlier generations and modern viewpoints, global issues and topical discussions, and current teaching practices into account – including the dramatic rise of teaching online and hybrid lessons – the new generation of the series has emerged. The idea behind this new generation is to be a go-to resource of communication games and activities, providing a wide variety of activities for communicative and interactive practice during lesson time with the teacher as a guide, facilitator and linguistic coach, for both the live online, hybrid and face-to-face classrooms of today and in the teaching of tomorrow. Organised into 50 activities with varying time frames according to level and type of activity, each book in the Communication Games 2.0 series consists of comprehensive teacher’s notes with aims, language summaries and detailed procedure for each game or activity for both teaching face to face in class and live online; pages of photocopiable materials for each game or activity; and photocopiable rules sheets for the learners.
£34.95
Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd Intermediate Communication Games 2.0
Book SynopsisThe Communication Games 2.0 series is a collection of resources for English language teachers, and Intermediate Communication Games 2.0 is designed for language learners at CEFR B1–B2 level. Earlier editions of the series have been best sellers globally and have already been translated into 12 languages. Taking on board feedback from these earlier generations and modern viewpoints, global issues and topical discussions, and current teaching practices into account – including the dramatic rise of teaching online and hybrid lessons – the new generation of the series has emerged. The idea behind this new generation is to be a go-to resource of communication games and activities, providing a wide variety of activities for communicative and interactive practice during lesson time with the teacher as a guide, facilitator and linguistic coach, for both the live online, hybrid and face-to-face classrooms of today and in the teaching of tomorrow. Organised into 50 activities with varying time frames according to level and type of activity, each book in the Communication Games 2.0 series consists of comprehensive teacher’s notes with aims, language summaries and detailed procedure for each game or activity for both teaching face to face in class and live online; pages of photocopiable materials for each game or activity; and photocopiable rules sheets for the learners.
£34.95
