This series offers an accessible introduction to the core topics within applied linguistics. Each volume adopts an innovative 'practice to theory' approach, starting with real-world issues and progressing towards theoretical underpinnings. It's an ideal resource for postgraduate students, advanced undergraduates, and language professionals seeking foundational knowledge.
This book provides an accessible introduction to language assessment and testing, grounded in real-world experiences and practical examples. It is designed for postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students in Language Education, Applied Linguistics, and Language Assessment, making it an essential resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of the field.
Focusing on real-life challenges encountered by language professionals, the book delves into the significance of English in today's globalized world. It highlights the practical use and management of English, illustrating its growing influence on communication and professional interactions across diverse cultures. Through various examples, it addresses the complexities and dynamics of world Englishes, emphasizing their relevance in modern society.
The book delves into professional communication through the lens of applied linguistics, offering insights into its fundamental aspects. It covers key topics essential for understanding how communication functions in professional settings, making the content accessible to readers interested in the intricacies of effective communication in the workplace.
Focusing on real-world challenges in digital communication, this textbook delves into how linguistic research provides solutions. Organized into three sections—Problems and Practices, Interventions, and Theory—it aims to bridge the gap between online and offline communication. Key topics include text messaging, multiliteracies, and online writing communities. The book also includes practical tasks with commentary, a glossary, and suggestions for further reading, making it a comprehensive resource for understanding contemporary linguistic issues.
Focusing on applied linguistics, this textbook invites readers to explore and address real linguistic challenges across various communicative contexts. It emphasizes the use of corpus evidence to uncover solutions, making it a practical resource for understanding language in action.
Focusing on vocabulary acquisition, this book provides language teachers and professionals with a comprehensive framework tailored to address the diverse needs of English language learners. It offers strategies suitable for various contexts and learner profiles, ensuring effective vocabulary instruction that enhances language comprehension and usage.
The second edition delves into contemporary topics in intercultural communication, highlighting issues like symbolic power, conversational inequality, and the influence of technology. It addresses stereotypes and racism while providing a global perspective through diverse examples. This resource is essential for students in Applied Linguistics, TESOL, Education, or Communication Studies, enhancing their understanding of the complexities in intercultural interactions.
This text is about classroom discourse and looks particularly at the relationship between language, interaction and learning. Providing a comprehensive account of current perspectives on classroom discourse, the book aims to promote a fuller understanding of interaction, regarded as being central to effective teaching.
The book aims to equip language teachers and professionals with a framework for dealing with the vocabulary needs of English language learners in a variety of contexts, for a range of learners.