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.

Inside Applied Linguistics (67)

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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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 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 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 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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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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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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Stylistics

Peter Verdonk
Series Editor: H. G. Widdowson

This book deals with the study of style in language. By Peter Verdonk. Part of the Oxford Introductions to Language Study series.

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Sociolinguistics

Bernard Spolsky
Series Editor: H. G. Widdowson

Provides a brief but comprehensive introduction to the field, making links with related disciplines such as history, politics, and gender studies. By Bernard Spolsky. Part of the Oxford Introductions to Language Study series.

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Sociocultural Theory and the Genesis of Second Language Development

James P Lantolf and Steven L Thorne

Integrates theory, research, and practice on the learning of second and foreign languages as informed by sociocultural and activity theory. By James P. Lantolf and Steven Thorne. Part of the Oxford Applied Linguistics series.

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