Applied Linguistics for Teachers of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners (Advances in Linguistics and Communication Studies)

"This book examines linguistics and its application in English language teaching and learning. It bridges the gap between linguistic theory and its application in practice in order to prepare effective English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teachers and professionals"-- Provided by publisher Irrespective of the language (first, second, or foreign) taught, knowledge of linguistics and its application is a must for language teachers. However, most TESOL programs use general linguistics textbooks that deal with the science of linguistics (as theory), disregarding its implications (practice) for teaching English language learners. Applied Linguistics for Teachers of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners is an essential scholarly publication that seeks to contribute to TESOL and language teacher education programs in order to assist educators to apply their knowledge to help linguistically and culturally diverse learners succeed in school and life. Highlighting an array of topics such as bilingualism, morphology, and sociolinguistics, this book is ideal for educators, educational programs, professionals, academicians, professors, linguists, and students.