Background & Reference Material

Second Language Teacher Prosody focuses on the prosodic characteristics of input in L2 Spanish classrooms. Readers are led through descriptions and...

This collection of original research highlights the legacy of Michael Toolans pioneering contributions to the field of stylistics and in so doing p...

This volume provides a new perspective on prevailing discourses on translanguaging and multilingualism by looking at glocal languages, local langua...

This book proposes a broad-based multiliteracies theory and praxis for college writing curriculum. Khadka expands on the work of the New London Gro...

Interpreting and the Politics of Recognition investigates the historical, ethical and professional dimensions of this, arguably, most widespread fo...

Linguistics and Law offers a clear and concise introduction to making sense of the law through linguistics. Drawing on lexical semantics, syntax, a...

This text illustrates the crucial role of the mother tongue literacy in second language acquisition by presenting findings from a comparative study...

Communicating Identities is a book for language teachers who wish to focus on the topic of identity in the context of their classroom teaching. The...

This book is an essential resource for those new to, developing and established in the field of trans voice. Presented in a workbook style and pack...

This volume offers a critical insight into the life and work of the controversial Victorian explorer and translator Richard Francis Burton (1821-18...

In this book, leading scholars in the field of World Englishes (WE) offer fresh perspectives in re-thinking issues on the use of English as a globa...

This book presents a new set of ideas to challenge established thinking and to guide researching and designing teacher professional development. Gr...

Wus book provides an innovative perspective on, and recommendations for, the major aspects of second language (L2) teaching from a Hegelian anthro-...

This volume examines the uses of technologies in language test design and validation. Following Cyril Weir's socio-cognitive framework, it reports ...

Corpus Linguistics for Writing Development provides a practical introduction to using corpora in the study of first and second language learners wr...

Investigating a Corpus of Historical Oral Testimonies guides the reader through the process of sourcing a relevant oral history archive for linguis...

Researching Creativity in Second Language Acquisition explains the links between creativity and second language learning and how to propel the rese...

Doing a Masters Dissertation in TESOL and Applied Linguistics is a practical guide for masters students tackling research and research writing for ...

This accessible book introduces a new theory of Critical Disciplinary Literacy that merges criticality and disciplinary literacy approaches in a co...

This accessible book introduces a new theory of Critical Disciplinary Literacy that merges criticality and disciplinary literacy approaches in a co...

This timely and critical look at the teaching of English shows how language is used to create hierarchies of cultural privilege in public schools a...

The Oxford Illustrated Social Studies Dictionary explains academic vocabulary at a level appropriate for high-beginning and intermediate students, ...

Teaching English Pronunciation for a Global World is a practical guide for all teachers to help their students with pronunciation. The activities t...

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

A streamlined, step-by-step instructional approach provides flexible lesson plans to help teachers plan and deliver their lessons, with the option ...

The Routledge Handbook of Teaching English as an International Language provides a ground-breaking overview of the research on the global spread of...

This book offers lenses through which we can look at how we speak and what we say. It consists of four parts concerning our approach to speech, our...

This volume addresses the importance of training Aviation English trainers and assessors in accordance with the International Civil Aviation Organi...

The author uses a theoretical account rooted in TEFL, language acquisition and educational psychology to provide the basis for the development of a...

Interest in and literature on language assessment literacy (LAL) has increased rapidly in recent years. This volume is one of a pair of titles desi...

The online Teacher Resource Center provides a one-stop-shop for busy teachers. Access a variety of materials to complement the Oxford Picture Dicti...

Putting CLIL into Practice offers a new methodological framework for the CLIL classroom, focusing on how to guide input and support output. ...

With our edited collection, learn about the most recent developments and trends influencing English Language Teaching (ELT) in EFL contexts. Aimed ...

With our edited collection, learn about the most recent developments and trends influencing English Language Teaching (ELT) in EFL contexts. Aimed ...

This book provides teachers with a strategic guide through the complex domains of translation studies, illustrating a broad and transformative voya...

Designed to support English-teaching faculty across high schools and universities, this practical guide presents novel ideas for integrating pop cu...