Background & Reference Material

Mentoring and Co-Writing for Research Publication Purposes addresses a major gap in our knowledge of how doctoral supervision relationships in the ...

Second Language Research: Methodology and Design is a clear, comprehensive overview of core issues in L2 research. Authored by well-known scholars ...

This module focuses on the pivotal role of vocabulary in language acquisition, communication, and instruction. It first reviews the nature of vocab...

Educators and school psychologists throughout the country are working with growing numbers of English language learners (ELLs), but often feel unpr...

This comprehensive volume describes evidence-based strategies for supporting English language learners (ELLs) by promoting meaningful communication...

In this indispensable work, prominent authorities review the latest research on all aspects of ELL instruction (K12) and identify what works for to...

As the number of students learning English in elementary schools across the country continues to grow, so does the body of research on their litera...

The field of language policy and planning has evolved over the past half century into a flourishing field of academic inquiry, with identifiable re...

The field of language policy and planning has evolved over the past half century into a flourishing field of academic inquiry, with identifiable re...

How can theories of language development be understood and applied in your language classroom? By presenting a range of linguistic perspectives fro...

This singular new textbook is both an introduction to the major theories of second language acquisition and a practical proposal for their applicat...

Instant English lessons learn in a flash! TEFL Lesson Plans For Dummies is a ready-made course manual for TEFL teachers. With fully fleshed-out l...

The question of identity has been present in Chicana literature since its beginnings and the second part of the 20th century witnessed proliferatio...

This book features case studies that address dual language bilingual education (DLBE) programs, which offer content instruction in two languages to...

This book examines Scotland from a great variety of international and disciplinary perspectives, offering viewpoints from ordinary citizens as well...

Have you ever wondered what the world will be like in 50 years' time? Or thought about the impact of social media and how it affects you? American ...