This research collection presents a critical review of the materials used for learning English around the world. The first section includes a discussion of materials for specific learners and purposes, such as young learners, self-study, academic writing and general proficiency. The second section presents a detailed study of the materials used in Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa and Australia, and critically evaluates their effectiveness in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages. Taking both the teacher's and the learner's needs into consideration, the book makes a positive contribution to the future of research in materials development, and has practical applications. This comprehensive, critical analysis of materials in use around the world will be useful for academics researching materials development and applied linguistics and for students on post-graduate applied linguistics and ELT courses.

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The effectiveness of English language learning packages on achievement among secondary school students can be assessed through several key factors: content relevance, engagement, instructional design, and student outcomes. Firstly, content relevance plays a crucial role. A well-designed learning package should align with curriculum standards and cater to the linguistic needs of secondary students. It should include grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing skills, and oral communication components that are age-appropriate and challenging enough to foster growth.

This edited volume brings together 10 cutting-edge empirical studies on the realities of English language learning, teaching and testing in a wide range of global contexts where English is an additional language. It covers three themes: learners’ development of interactional competence, the organization of teaching and testing practices, and sociocultural and ideological forces that may impact classroom interaction. With a decided focus on English-as-a-Foreign-Language contexts, the studies involve varied learner populations, from children to young adults to adults, in different learning environments around the world. The insights gained will be of interest to EFL professionals, as well as teacher trainers, policymakers and researchers.

Exploring how teachers can improve the way they plan their lessons, this book discusses how theories and research from leading experts can be applied in the classroom. It also features an examination of learning for children of different abilities.