Applied Linguistics

Leading authors in the field of applied linguistics share their thinking and research in different areas of study. Many have won prestigious awards for their writing.

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Task-based Language Learning and Teaching

Rod Ellis

Explores the relationship between research, teaching, and tasks, and seeks to clarify the issues raised by recent work in this field. By Rod Ellis. Part of the Oxford Applied Linguistics series.

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Teaching Language as Communication

H G Widdowson

This book will stimulate all language teachers to investigate the ideas that inform their own practice. By H G Widdowson. Part of the Oxford Applied Linguistics series.

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The Multilingual Subject

Claire Kramsch

By drawing on multiple examples of real-world language learning situations, this book explores the subjective aspects of the language learning experience.

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The Phonology of English as an International Language

Jennifer Jenkins

Advocates a new approach to pronunciation teaching, in which the goal is mutual intelligibility among non-native speakers, rather than imitating native speakers. By Jennifer Jenkins. Part of the Oxford Applied Linguistics series.

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The Psychology of Second Language Acquisition

Zoltán Dörnyei

The Psychology of Second Language Acquisition offers a systematic and accessible overview of the main psychological areas and theories in order to keep abreast of the ongoing paradigm shift.

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The Struggle to teach English as an International Language

Adrian Holliday

This book is about the worlds and conflicts of TESOL. By Adrian Holliday. Part of the Oxford Applied Linguistics series.

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The Study of Second Language Acquisition

Second Edition

Rod Ellis

A comprehensive and coherent account of the research and theory in the field of second language acquisition, including chapters on instructed SLA.

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Translation

Juliane House

Translation is one of the most important cross-linguistic and cross-cultural practices. This short introduction focuses on what you need to know about it: the different perspectives on translation and key issues such as equivalence in translation, translation evaluation, and the role of translation in language teaching, globalization, and intercultural communication.

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Translation in Language Teaching

Guy Cook

A groundbreaking reconsideration of translation in English language teaching, this book is a survey and critical assessment of arguments for and against translation in different teaching contexts.

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Understanding English as a Lingua Franca

A complete introduction to the theoretical nature and practical implications of English used as a lingua franca.

Barbara Seidlhofer

Explore the theories and principles of English as a Lingua Franca with leading expert Barbara Seidlhofer.

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