Explores how literature is used as a model of spoken language and to develop speaking skills in second language learning.

For millions of individuals all over the world, speaking in a second language is a daily activity. It is therefore important that research in applied linguistic

This book unpacks recent changes in the landscape of literature and language teaching, and aims to find new explanations for the altered relationships between r

"Drawing on wide-ranging literature from a variety of relevant disciplines, as well as their own extensive experience in teaching spoken English, the authors gi

A high level of literacy in both print and digital media is required for negotiating most aspects of 21st-century life, including supporting a family, education