ABSTRACT

This volume presents case studies of language learning beyond the classroom. The studies draw on a wide range of contexts, from North and South America to Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Each provides principled links between theory, research and practice.

While out-of-class learning will not replace the classroom, ultimately all successful learners take control of their own learning. This book shows how teachers can help learners bridge the gap between formal instruction and autonomous language learning. Although English is the primary focus of most chapters, there are studies on a range of other languages including Spanish and Japanese.

part |62 pages

Involving the Learner in Out-of-Class Learning

part |64 pages

Using Technology and the Internet

part |42 pages

Learning Through Television

part |54 pages

Out-of-Class Projects

chapter |11 pages

The Ecology of English

Real-World Experiences in Sustainability and Language Learning

chapter |10 pages

Taking Control

A Digital Video Project for English for Science Students

part |69 pages

Interacting with Native Speakers

chapter |10 pages

Language and Cultural Encounters

Opportunities for Interaction with Native Speakers

chapter |9 pages

Study-Abroad Programme Design and Goal Fulfilment

“I'd Like to Talk Like a Kiwi”

chapter |9 pages

Talking to Strangers

Learning Spanish by Using It

chapter |9 pages

Linking Language Learning Inside and Outside the Classroom

Perspectives from Teacher Education

chapter |10 pages

Japanese Communities of Practice

Creating Opportunities for Out-of-Class Learning

chapter |10 pages

Learning English with a Home Tutor

Meeting the Needs of Migrant Learners