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Applied Linguistics in Foreign Language Education

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, Universidad de La Rioja
Published 2026

Description

An essential foundation in applied linguistics, this accessible book is designed for language teachers and students of applied linguistics with a focus on foreign language education. Ideal for courses on second language acquisition and teaching, chapters cover the history of applied linguistics, as well as the essential topics of second language acquisition, language policy and planning, second language teaching, lexicology, lexicography, and translation. Each chapter ends with a useful summary and practical activities to consolidate and embed student understanding, while…

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Key features

  • An accessible introduction to the main theories of applied linguistics through the lens of foreign language education
  • Written with a unique dual perspective on English and Spanish linguistics
  • Includes a chapter on Lexicology, a subject which students find very helpful but which is often left out
  • Provides a historic background to the field of applied linguistics and requires no prior knowledge

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