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Every statement about language is also a statement by and about psyche. Guided by this primary assumption, and inspired by the works of Carl Jung, ...

Using English appropriately to communicate ones thoughts can seem like a challenging task for non-native-English-speaking students. This accessible...

What is it about social interaction at the workplace that spurs interactional competence development? This book explores the answers to this questi...

For language teachers, the daunting task of teaching languages, both native and foreign, in ways that will engage and motivate their students is a ...

When severe reading and spelling problems are not detected at an early stage in the school context, students may not be able to overcome them even ...

This book analyses the interplay between storytelling (with specific reference to oral retellings of authentic picture books), language learning, c...

This book is about the difference between parables and riddles, and between different views and definitions of wisdom and various attitudes towards...

This book highlights corpora use in teaching foreign languages in university education. It will appeal to both academics and practitioners interest...

Student's Resource Book Expert IELTS is an intensive course for students looking for success in the International English Language Testing System (...

English as a lingua franca has become a hot topic in Applied Linguistics and English Studies. While it has been a subject of controversy for some t...

This collection of essays highlights education's role as one of the cornerstone institutions of society, due to the role it plays in human, social,...

There is a compelling call to action for the educational field to develop fair and respectful practices that contribute to a brighter and more incl...

By drawing on multiple examples from healthcare, religion, service encounters and poetry, Lionel Wee presents rich insights into the use of automat...

By drawing on multiple examples from healthcare, religion, service encounters and poetry, Lionel Wee presents rich insights into the use of automat...

The assessment of second language speaking ability has played a central role in the evolution of language testing theory and practice. Educational ...

The assessment of second language speaking ability has played a central role in the evolution of language testing theory and practice. Educational ...

Since its inception in the 1960s, the field of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) has enjoyed a period of almost continual expansion and growth an...

Since its inception in the 1960s, the field of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) has enjoyed a period of almost continual expansion and growth an...

In an age of rapid technological transformation and evolving teaching settings, the ELT community must adapt to the needs of emerging situations an...

In an age of rapid technological transformation and evolving teaching settings, the ELT community must adapt to the needs of emerging situations an...

Cambridge English Empower for Spanish Speakers combines course content from Cambridge University Press with validated assessment from the experts a...

Narrative Inquiry in Language Teaching and Learning Research is the only entry-level introduction to research methods using stories, either as data...

Narrative Inquiry in Language Teaching and Learning Research is the only entry-level introduction to research methods using stories, either as data...

From leading scholar and applied linguist Paul Nation, this book describes and explains the 20 most effective and efficient language teaching techn...

This edited volume presents an inter- and multidisciplinary approach towards language teacher education, confronting the issues that have continued...

If education is to prepare learners for lifelong learning, there needs to be a shift towards deeper learning: a focus on transferable knowledge and...

ETpedia Grammar provides English language teachers with a wide range of techniques, tips, ideas and activities to help you plan and deliver lessons...

An Introduction to Quantitative Text Analysis for Linguistics: Reproducible Research Using R is a pragmatic textbook that equips students and resea...

ETpedia is an essential resource for those who teach English as a second or foreign language. It provides new or experienced teachers with 1,000 cr...

The fundamental principles of materials development in TESOL. Materials are at the very centre of language teaching, and understanding what goes in...