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David Little talks about issues in learner autonomy

Recent publication details (indicative):

Little, D. (2009).  Language learner autonomy and the European Language Portfolio: Two L2 English examples.  Language Teaching.   42/2. 222-233.

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Little, D. (2006). The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: content, purpose, origin, reception and impact.  Language Teaching. 39/3. 167-190.  CLICK HERE to access this publication

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Duration: 23:34 (#17) LINK TO TALK

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Amy Tsui talks about expertise in teaching & teacher development

Recent publication details (indicative):

Tsui, A. B. M. (2003). Understanding Expertise in Teaching. CUP.   CLICK HERE for more about this publication  

Tsui, A. B. M., Edwards, G. & Lopez-Real, F. (2009). Learning in School-University Partnership: Sociocultural Perspectives. Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group.  CLICK HERE for more about this publication

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Duration: 26:54 (#13) LINK TO TALK

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David Nunan talks about the growth of ELT and its implications for teaching young learners and for TESOL professionalism

Recent publication details (indicative):

Nunan, D.  & Bailey, K. (2009). Exploring Second Language Classroom Research. Heinle.  CLICK HERE for more about this publication

Nunan, D.  (2004). Task-based language teaching.  CUP.  CLICK HERE for more about this publication

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Duration: 22:13 (#11) LINK TO TALK

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Anne Burns talks about action research in TESOL

Recent publication details (indicative):

Burns, A. (1999). Collaborative Action Research for English Language Teachers. CUP. CLICK HERE for more about this publication

Burns, A. (ed). (2005). Teaching English from a Global Perspective. TESOL International. CLICK HERE for more about this publication

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Duration: 37:05 (#9)  LINK TO TALK

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Keith Johnson reflects on the development of and issues in applied linguistics

Recent publication details (indicative):

Johnson, K. (2008). (Second Edition). An Introduction to Foreign Language Teaching.  Pearson. CLICK HERE for more about this publication

Johnson, K. (ed). (2008). Expertise in Second Language Learning and Teaching.  Palgrave Macmillan. CLICK HERE for more about this publication

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Duration: : 24:36 (#4)  LINK TO TALK