New Books @ Schoolcraft: English as a Second Language

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This book explores the phenomena of believing (or giving personal meanings), acting, and identifying (or identity construction), and the interconnectedness of these phenomena in the learning and teaching of English and other foreign languages.

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An original, step-by-step approach to mastering English, with important concepts linked together by clear explanations, appropriate exercises, and helpful answers. The first steps introduce you to the everyday expressions of the English language, allowing you to communicate in a variety of everyday situations almost immediately. Gradually, a series of interconnected steps takes you from simple to more challenging concepts at your own pace, with a variety of increasingly difficult exercises to practice what you've learned. After working through these exercises, you'll have a better grasp of the subject along with the knowledge and skills you need to handle English with confidence.

Continuing the success of the bestselling PracticeMakes Perfect series, Practice Makes Perfect: Intermediate English Grammar for ESL Learners embraces all aspects of English grammar that you need to advance your English-language skills. This practical, insightful book helps you in understanding how and why certain grammar elements are used. With help from this book, you will move beyond the basics and master the subtleties that come naturally to native speakers. This second edition provides you with invaluable tools to ensure mastery of the content.

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The Praxis of English Language Teaching and Learning (PELT) begins with an examination of bricolage as a way to engage in critical research in TEFL/TESOL teaching and research. The volume considers the quality of 'encounter' needed in the global and intercultural classroom. The authors address validity, reliability and an authentic need for research which has at its heart ethical practice. Disenfranchisement of the co-participants in research, which is usually not considered, is reviewed in the volume. The manner in which quantitative methods can be used to deliberate on "praxis" is also explored. Self-reflexive practice is at the heart of EFL research and remains central to this volume.