Grammar for English Language Teachers by Martin Parrott

$67.95 NZD

Category: CELTA Preparation | Reading Level: Professional

An invaluable resource helping teachers at all levels of experience to develop their understanding of English grammar.

Learning Teaching (3rd Ed.) by J. Scrivener

$79.99 NZD

Category: CELTA Preparation | Series: Macmillan Books for Teachers/Elt Ser.

Learning Teaching has been one of the most successful guides to English since it was first published in 1994. Its no-nonsense approach has made it a superb teaching textbook for initial training courses, and also an essential handbook for practising ELT teachers. The third edition has been extensively r evised and restructured to take recent developments in ELT into account and now includes a DVD featuring a full lesson being taught as well as demonstrations of practical teaching techniques. ...Show more

Language and Minority Rights: Ethnicity, Nationalism and the Politics of Language by Stephen May

$93.00 NZD

Category: Teacher Resources

The second edition addresses new theoretical and empirical developments since its initial publication, including the burgeoning influence of globalization and the relentless rise of English as the current world language. May's broad position, however, remains largely unchanged. He argues that the causes of many of the language-based conflicts in the world today still lie with the nation-state and its preoccupation with establishing a 'common' language and culture via mass education. The solution, he suggests, is to rethink nation-states in more culturally and linguistically plural ways while avoiding, at the same time, essentializing the language-identity link. This edition, like the first, adopts a wide interdisciplinary framework, drawing on sociolinguistics, applied linguistics, sociology, political theory, education and law. It also includes new discussions of cosmopolitanism, globalization, the role of English, and language and mobility, highlighting the ongoing difficulties faced by minority language speakers in the world today. ...Show more

Exploring Language Pedagogy Through Second Language Acquisition Research by Rod Ellis & Natsuko Shintani

$75.00 NZD

Category: Teacher Resources | Series: Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics

Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics is a series of introductory level textbooks covering the core topics in Applied Linguistics, primarily designed for those beginning postgraduate studies, or taking an introductory MA course as well as advanced undergraduates. Titles in the series are also i deal for language professionals returning to academic study. The books take an innovative 'practice to theory' approach, with a 'back-to-front' structure. This leads the reader from real-world problems and issues, through a discussion of intervention and how to engage with these concerns, before finally relating these practical issues to theoretical foundations. Additional features include a glossary of key terms, and discussion questions.a In this book, Ellis and Shintani examine how theory and research relating to second language acquisition can inform language pedagogy. The authors cover the different aspects of language pedagogy that SLA can address, identify problems related to these, and discuss possible solutions to these problems through reference to SLA theory and research. Including a glossary of key terms and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter, and assuming no prior knowledge of Second Language Acquisition, this is the ideal text for all students studying SLA in advanced undergraduate and postgraduate/graduate Applied Linguistics and TESOL courses. ...Show more

Language Learning with Digital Video by Ben Goldstein

$58.95 NZD

Category: Professional Development Books

Language Learning with Digital Video is for teachers who are interested in using a range of video in the language classroom, from documentaries to You Tube clips and learner-generated material. The book contains a variety of generic, easy-to-use, practical activities as well as a number of ready-made wo rksheets for specific video clips. Activities require minimal preparation and are suitable for a range of ages and levels, and for both the experienced and less experienced teacher. There is also a useful list of sources, detailing a wide range of video clips, plus a bank of technical tips and advice. ...Show more

Foreign AccentThe Ontogeny and Phylogeny of Second Language Phonology by Roy Coleman Major

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Category: Professional Development Books

Even though second-language learners may master the grammar and vocabulary of the new languages, they almost never achieve a native phonology (accent). Scholars and professionals dealing with second-language learners would agree that this is one of the most persistent challenges they face. Now, for th e first time, Roy Major's Foreign Accent covers the exploding scholarship in this area and lays out the issues specifically for audiences in the second language acquisition and applied linguistics community. ...Show more

Second Language Learning Theories by Rosamond Mitchell

$67.00 NZD

Category: Professional Development Books

Second Language Learning Theories is a clear and concise overview of the field of second language acquisition (SLA) theories. Written by a team of leading academics working in different SLA specialisms, this book provides expert analysis of the main theories from multiple perspectives to offer a broad a nd balanced introduction to the topic. The book covers all the main theoretical perspectives currently active in the SLA field and sets them in a broader perspective per chapter, e.g. linguistic, cognitive or sociolinguistic. Each chapter examines how various theories view language, the learner, and the acquisition process. Summaries of key studies and examples of data relating to a variety of languages illustrate the different theoretical perspectives. Each chapter concludes with an evaluative summary of the theories discussed. This third edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the very latest research in the field of SLA. Key features include: a fully re-worked chapter on cognitive models of language and language learning a new chapter on information processing, including the roles of different types of memory and knowledge in language learning the addition of a glossary of key linguistic terms to help the non-specialist a new timeline of second language learning theory development? This third edition takes account of the significant developments that have taken place in the field in recent years. Highly active domains in which theoretical and methodological advances have been made are treated in more depth to ensure that this new edition of Second Language Learning Theories remains as fresh and relevant as ever. ...Show more

An Introduction to Sociolinguistics by Janet Holmes

$32.99 NZD

$54.99 (40% off)

Category: Teacher Resources | Series: Learning About Language

Sociolinguistics is the study of the interaction between language and society. In this classic introductory work, Janet Holmes examines the role of language in a variety of social contexts, considering both how language works and how it can be used to signal and interpret various aspects of social ident ity. Written with Holmes' customary enthusiasm, the book is divided into three sections which explain basic sociolinguistic concepts in the light of classic approaches as well as introducing more recent research. This fourth edition has been revised and updated throughout using key concepts and examples to guide the reader through this fascinating area, including: - New sections on: koines and koineisation linguistic landscapes New Englishes Stylisation language and sexuality societal approaches to attitude research forensic linguistics - A new selection of informative examples, exercises and maps -Fully updated further reading and references sections An Introduction to Sociolinguistics is an essential introductory text for all students of sociolinguistics and a splendid point of reference for students of applied linguistics. It is also an accessible guide for those who are simply interested in language and the many and varied uses we put it to. ...Show more

Motivating Learning by Jill Hadfield

$55.00 NZD

Category: Teacher Resources

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Practical English Usage by Michael Swan

$119.99 NZD

Category: CELTA Preparation

Practical English Usage has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. Now revised and updated for the fourth edition, it answers the questions that teachers and learners ask about English grammar and vocabulary with clear, corpus-informed explanations and examples. Key Features: Completely revised and u pdated to reflect changes in language use. NEW Organisation into two easy-to-use parts, making it quicker to find the information you want. Part 1 is a complete topic-by-topic student's grammar, with section introductions highlighting common mistakes. Part 2 is a guide to key vocabulary topics, including an A-Z list of common word problems. NEW Also available online, including 87 diagnostic tests.  Practical English Usage is recommended for any teacher, trainee teacher, or advanced-level student looking for answers to questions about the English language. The material is now organised in two parts (grammar and vocabulary), making it easier than ever to find the answers, either online or in print.Part 1 is a complete practical learner's grammar with 28 sections, covering all the structural points that cause problems for learners.Part 2 is a guide to vocabulary problems covering:  rules for word formation and spelling a survey of high-priority vocabulary areas an A-Z guide to over 250 common word problems The 600+ entries provide answers to the questions that learners typically ask, for example: use of tenses the truth about conditionals article problems singular they getas a passive auxiliary bring or take? can, could, may or might? classic or classical? the language of emails rules for word formation and spelling Plus: the grammar of speech and formal writing British-American differences questions of style and idiom changes in English politeness avoiding offensive language a survey of high-priority vocabulary areas a guide to over 250 common vocabulary problems lists of learners' most common mistakes ...Show more

Bilingual and Multilingual Education in the 21st Century

$57.00 NZD

$95.00 (40% off)

Category: Teacher Resources

Narrative Research in Applied Linguistics by Gary Barkhuizen

$70.95 NZD

Category: Teacher Resources

This book brings together contributions from various researchers, providing an overview of narrative research approaches and demonstrating how these work in practice. A broad range of approaches are covered, from well-established and well-known thematic analysis (particularly of 'big stories'), to the m ore recent sociolinguistic discourse analysis of 'small stories', and the innovative analysis and presentation of visual and performance data such as drawings and drama. This overview includes not just an illustration of narrative research, but the methodological processes which underpin it, relating these to relevant narrative theory. The book, therefore, is both a how-to-do narrative research text and a presentation of narrative studies, providing case study examples and ideas for further research. ...Show more