Bridging linguistics and psycholinguistics, this monograph explores long-distance dependencies—phenomena that are unbounded yet constrained by grammar. It leverages the concept of similarity to unravel the interplay between formal linguistic properties and memory operations.
To prepare students for the 21st century, we must change the way we teach them to think. This book instils a love of critical thinking in students and teachers, covering its history, methods in language teaching, and providing reading and writing activities.
Iconicity in Language
This book covers all aspects of linguistic iconicity—the similarity between a sign’s form and meaning—in spoken and signed languages. It contains 678 entries and over 8,500 examples from 400 languages, for scholars and students of linguistics, typology, and semiotics.
This volume brings together language research from theorists and practitioners. Drawing on authentic data, the articles analyze language structure and the construction of text and identity in teaching, writing, and translation. A valuable resource for students and specialists.
Second Language Learning and Cultural Acquisition
This volume focuses on cultural influences in language teaching and learning, shedding light on how cultural differences can hinder learners seeking native-like competence. It offers scholars and language teachers a new direction in language acquisition.
Linguistic Mapping of the Regional Varieties of Khasi
This linguistic analysis of Khasi varieties uncovers intricate regional variations. Using innovative GIS mapping, it highlights dialect borders and explores vowel and consonant patterns. The study reveals fascinating lexical and phonetic differences among the varieties.
This collection presents research on modality in the English language. It includes comprehensive analyses of modal verbs in diverse genres, including non-literary texts, contributing to the current knowledge on the system of modal verbs in English.
Digital Storytelling and Digital Gaming in the 21st Century EFL Classroom
Explore Digital Storytelling (DST) and Digital Game-based Learning (DGBL) in the EFL classroom. This is the first comprehensive text on these approaches, offering teachers a resource to embed them into the curriculum, improving students’ language and 21st Century Skills.
Exploring the English Language
This guide to structure-based writing explains the ‘why’ behind the language. Rather than a set of rules, it presents grammar as a way to produce more effective writing. With engaging exercises, it is ideal for both native and intermediate non-native speakers.
Sooner, Faster, Better Reading for All
Disadvantaged children fall months behind in reading and never catch up. This book offers a cost-free, 7-point plan to change this. It ensures all children, including those with dyslexia, can become confident readers by the end of Year 1 and critical readers later on.
Language Teaching and Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic
This book bridges theory and practice for online English Language Teaching (ELT). It offers innovative approaches and digital tools to help practitioners reshape their teaching, enhance online interaction, and meet the challenges of the post-pandemic era.
The COVID-19 pandemic brought challenges and innovation to English for Academic Purposes (EAP). This volume shares the experiences and reflections of EAP practitioners, teacher trainers, and leaders on how their response to the crisis has shaped our future ‘new normal’.
Pathways to Professionalism in English Language Teaching
This seventh volume on English Language Teaching (ELT) and Applied Linguistics shifts its focus to data-driven, empirical research. The assembled papers emphasize an empirically grounded approach to teaching and acquiring English, offering new Pathways to Professionalism.
Gender-Based Differences in Exposure to and Usage of Camfranglais in Yaoundé
This book explores the Cameroonian youth language Camfranglais—a mix of French, English, Pidgin and local languages—from a rare gender-based approach. It focuses on female speakers, their experiences of exclusion, and the factors that contribute to male dominance in its usage.
Multidisciplinary Humane Perspectives on Education
How can education help humanity realize its full potential? This book addresses equality, inclusiveness, and conflicting pressures in education, arguing that it must make every member of the human community accountable to the others.
This volume examines bilingualism and multilingualism, covering second, third, and heritage language acquisition. Through critical analysis, it investigates new approaches to language learning and teaching, offering frameworks for understanding multilingualism.
Experienced L2 writing researchers from around the world explore key issues in the field. This volume is essential for postgraduate students and researchers in TESOL and Applied Linguistics seeking to enhance their understanding of second language writing.
Language, Power and Intercultural Communication
This book examines how power imprints on language in intercultural communication. It considers translation as discourse and practice, connected to politics and contemporary media, and broadens translation studies using cultural studies and critical discourse analysis.
The Social Action-Oriented Approach in Language Teaching
First introduced by the CEFR, the social action-oriented approach is a new methodology for language teaching. This book explains its origins, development, and how to implement it in textbooks, classrooms, and curricula. A useful resource for all language professionals.
This book examines how language learners develop and use communication strategies (CSs). Based on a study of Japanese university students, it explores how these strategies impact their interactional competence and classroom interactions.