This title provides a practical guide to undertaking ELT-related corpus research. Aimed at researchers, advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of ELT and TESOL, and English language teachers, the book: covers corpus research in the main areas of language study relevant…
This new professional book by Jim Cummins and Margaret Early outlines the knowledge base that exists regarding topics such as the nature of academic language, how it is acquired by ELLs, the reasons that some (but by no means all) groups of ELLs tend to experience academic diffi…
This new professional book by Jim Cummins and Margaret Early outlines the knowledge base that exists regarding topics such as the nature of academic language, how it is acquired by ELLs, the reasons that some (but by no means all) groups of ELLs tend to experience academic diffi…
Presents a guide to improving the academic achievement of English language learners, containing step-by-step instructions on everything from developing teacher capacity to applying successful instructional practices. Features examples and case studies throughout.
What research has to say about reading instruction
"Controversies in Second Language Writing will help L2 writing teachers to make good decisions through a deeper understanding of some of the key issues and conflicting opinions about L2 writing research and pedagogy. Christine Pearson Casanave breaks down each current debate fac…
Share The Routledge Handbook of English for Academic Purposes provides an accessible, authoritative and comprehensive introduction to English for Academic Purposes (EAP), covering the main theories, concepts, contexts and applications of this fast growing area of applied linguis…
An accessible, authoritative and comprehensive introduction to English for academic purposes, covering the main theories, concepts, contexts and applications of this fast growing area of applied linguistics.
The Sage handbook of writing development
The SAGE handbook of writing development
By drawing on international cross-phase and cross-disciplinary research perspectives, this book offers a comprehensive review of writing development, invaluable for researchers and practitioners alike.
"Julie Cigman uses a vast range of personal vignettes to explain best practice when encouraging boys to write. The theory is brought to life with these recollections, making this a very informative and enjoyable book to read. The ideas for working together with boys are beautifu…