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Highlighting the linguistic challenges faced by foreign players in the English Premier League, this work emphasizes the necessity of rapid English acquisition for effective communication with teammates, coaches, and for personal life management. It focuses on adolescent players in academies, exploring their specific language needs and potential improvements to existing courses. The analysis includes individual learner differences, theories of second language acquisition, and proposes a theoretical framework for developing tailored teaching resources for these athletes.

Labour Mobility in Urban China is the focus of this comprehensive account which introduces readers to the far-reaching changes arising from the transformation of the Chinese labour market. The volume brings together academic research and practical experience from China and abroad. The authors discuss challenges such as mismatches between labour supply and demand, the influx of rural labour migrants, rising unemployment and the expansion of flexible/informal work, including gender dimensions. A variety of problem-solving strategies from state and non-state actors alike are presented. An essential resource for academics, students and practitioners in the field, this volume analyses the erosion of the „ Great Wall“ between rural and urban China.