Foreign language (FL) aptitude generally refers to a specific talent for learning a foreign or
second language (L2). After experiencing a long period of marginalized interest, FL aptitude …

Both in the research literature on tasks and second language learning and in the
pedagogical literature on task-based language teaching (TBLT), the role of the teacher has …

Task-based language teaching is an approach which differs from traditional approaches by
emphasising the importance of engaging learners' natural abilities for acquiring language …

Ernesto Macaro brings together a wealth of research on the rapidly expanding phenomenon
of English Medium Instruction. Against a backdrop of theory, policy documents, and …

Taguchi and Roever present the latest developments in second language pragmatics
research, combining acquisitional and sociolinguistic perspectives. They cover theories of …

Task-based language teaching is now a well-established pedagogic approach but
problematic issues remain, such as whether it is appropriate for all learners and in all …

Few studies have investigated the extension of the technology acceptance model (TAM) of
mobile‐assisted language learning (MALL) by incorporating psychological influence factors …

This article aims to broaden the scope of language teacher identity research by investigating
the emotional demands on teachers‐in‐training and nonnative English‐speaking teachers …

This guide for teachers and teacher trainees provides a wealth of suggestions for helping
learners at all levels of proficiency develop their listening and speaking skills and fluency …

Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics is a series of introductory level textbooks
covering the core topics in Applied Linguistics, primarily designed for those entering …