This book deals with tourism, popular culture and daily life in Japan. It is written in an accessible style and will be of interest to tourists considering... Læs mere
This monograph reports on a longitudinal inquiry into mainland Chinese undergraduates’ language learning experiences in an English medium... Læs mere
This monograph reports on a longitudinal inquiry into mainland Chinese undergraduates’ language learning experiences in an English medium... Læs mere
The aim of this book is to examine the nature and extent of the problem of language decline and death in Africa. It resourcefully... Læs mere
The contribution of Jim Cummins to bilingualism and bilingual education has been substantial and profound. This reader provides a comprehensive... Læs mere
This book focuses on the demand, supply, key features and events that take place across the regions of Canada, the USA and Mexico. The diversity of socio-cultural,... Læs mere
Language which develops ‘against all the odds’ is very precious. Words were not enough for Tom; it was signs that made sense of a world silenced by... Læs mere
Research across a number of disciplines has in recent years contributed to a rapidly developing knowledge and understanding of the cross-cultural... Læs mere
The book is a sequel to the best-selling “A Practical Guide for Translators” and considers the issues encountered when making the transition from working as a sole freelance translator to developing and managing a translation company.
Despite the spread of multilingualism, the number of research studies in multilingual contexts is scarce. This book deals with this question by examining would-be teachers’ language use and attitudes, as their influence on future generations can be enormous.
This textbook introduces students to language in education policy, theory and practice in a multilingual world. Designed to be accessible to students... Læs mere
This book investigates the intersections between language learning and assessment and four specific areas within language learning: learner autonomy,... Læs mere