SubjectsLinguistics / Multilingualism
English in Kuwait: Development, status and usage
Mohammad A.N. Alenezi
This volume presents the first in-depth exploration of Kuwait within the framework of World Englishes. It examines the historical trajectory of English language contact, the contemporary spread of the language, and public attitudes toward its use in the country. Central to the study is the… read more[Varieties of English Around the World, G73] 2026. xvi, 231 pp.
Migration, Language, and Policy Discourse: Bridging the gap between policymaking and language assessment
Laura Schildt
Understanding the inner workings of language policy for migration can seem daunting at first. This book helps to demystify the process. It is the first of its kind to open the ‘black box’ of policymaking in Europe speaking directly with policymakers and language testers from different political… read more[IMPACT: Studies in Language, Culture and Society, 59] 2026. xiv, 274 pp. + index
Other subjects Applied linguistics | Language policy | Sociolinguistics and Dialectology
New Frontiers and Connections in Second Language Acquisition: Selected Proceedings of the 17th Generative Approaches to Second Language Acquisition (GASLA-17) Conference
Edited by Tania Ionin and Silvina Montrul
This volume contains a representative sample of studies presented at the 17th meeting of the Generative Approaches to Second Language Acquisition conference (GASLA-17). The chapters explore new frontiers, and make connections between second language acquisition, bilingualism, psycholinguistic… read more[Language Acquisition and Language Disorders, 71] 2026. vi, 389 pp.
Other subjects Generative linguistics | Language acquisition | Syntax | Theoretical linguistics
Strengthening Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Language Learning
Edited by Robyn Ober, Carly Steele and Alistair Harvey
Special issue of Australian Review of Applied Linguistics 49:2 (2026) v, 166 pp.
Other subjects Applied linguistics | Corpus linguistics | Discourse studies | Language acquisition | Language policy | Language teaching | Pragmatics | Translation Studies | Writing and literacy
Task-Based Approaches to Teaching Additional Languages in Primary School
Veronika Timpe-Laughlin and Yuko Goto Butler
How can primary school children develop real communicative ability in an additional language? How can teachers move beyond isolated vocabulary and grammar practice toward meaningful language use that aligns with children’s cognitive, social, and developmental needs? This volume provides the first… read more[Task-Based Language Teaching, 19] 2026. xv, 208 pp.
Other subjects Applied linguistics | Cognition and language | Language acquisition | Language teaching
Theoretical Issues in Second Language Research: Challenges and new directions
Edited by Junya Fukuta, John Matthews and Shigenori Wakabayashi
This edited volume offers a systematic and critical examination of how theories in second language acquisition have been formulated, justified, and sustained, with particular attention to their status as explanatory accounts. Rather than introducing theories in isolation, the chapters revisit… read more[Studies in Bilingualism, 69] 2026. xiii, 232 pp.
Other subjects Language acquisition | Psycholinguistics | Theoretical linguistics
Usage-based Perspectives on Language and Language Acquisition: In honour of Heike Behrens
Edited by Karin Madlener-Charpentier, Marjolijn H. Verspoor, Mirjam Weder and Annelies Häcki Buhofer
Over the last three decades, usage-based (UB) approaches have developed into a leading paradigm in research on language, language use, and (first and second) language acquisition. This volume shows how current UB approaches—embracing diverse perspectives, disciplines, and methodologies—place… read moreOther subjects Applied linguistics | Language acquisition
Virtual Reality in Inclusive Language Learning: Enhancing vocabulary acquisition for dyslexic university students
Giulia Staggini
This monograph offers a timely and original contribution to applied linguistics by bringing into dialogue second language acquisition, inclusive language learning, and immersive technologies. The volume addresses a persistent gap in current research by focusing on specific language needs and… read more[AILA Applied Linguistics Series, 23] 2026. xv, 333 pp.
Other subjects Applied linguistics | Language acquisition | Language disorders & speech pathology | Language teaching
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and Writing for Scholarly Publication
Edited by A. Mehdi Riazi
Special issue of Journal of English for Research Publication Purposes 6:2 (2025) vi, 194 pp.
Other subjects Discourse studies | English linguistics | Language acquisition | Language teaching | Pragmatics | Writing and literacy