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This important book, with 32 chapters by leading figures in the field, is an up-to-date guide to the central

The term fluency is often used in relation to the language abilities of speaking, reading, and writing, though much

Learning is no longer just a stage of life but a lifelong journey. More than 140 million users worldwide

Focuses on key areas such as relationships between writing and speech and learning of English-language teaching, and outlines ways

I became interested in the role of listening in language learning early in my career. As a novice teacher

Bringing together leading experts in the field, the contributors offer important perspectives on major, established, and emerging topics. Each

Research into language acquisition and oral language use was examined in order to identify key factors that contribute to

As communicative language teaching continues to evolve, teachers are becoming increasingly aware of the important role of listening in

In my work as an author and teacher trainer, I have the opportunity to travel around the world and

This chapter proposes a cognitive view of lecture comprehension instruction which includes use of" on-line" listener reports. The chapter

When working with listening, what decisions do teachers have to make concerning the following: choice of input, top down

The teacher can help learners to bring their passion into the classroom in several ways. One is by introducing