Developing Materials for Language Teaching

Brian Tomlinson

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Bloomsbury Academic
30 November 2023

Viewing current developments in materials development through the eyes of developers, users and researchers from all over the world, this book applies principles to practice. It provides a comprehensive coverage of the main aspects and issues in the field as well as critical overviews of recent developments in materials development, and acts as a stimulus for innovation.

Now revised and updated to take account of developments over the last decade, this 3rd edition features:

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new chapters, covering materials use, blended learning, multimodality, intercultural competence, communicative competence, the practical realisation of theoretical principles in the development of digital materials, the teaching of right to left languages and the commodification of grammar.

- Fully updated chapters with contemporary examples and considering teaching second and foreign languages other than English.

- New pedagogical resources, with the addition of tasks and further readings for each chapter.

- New online resources, 2 new chapters on producing videos on teacher development courses and materials development on teacher training courses and 2 updated chapters on development courses for teachers and simulations in teacher development, alongside a range of additional tasks and further reading suggestions.

Edited by: Brian Tomlinson
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781350199682
ISBN 10: 1350199680
Pages: 584
Publication Date: 30 November 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Brian Tomlinson is Professor of TESOL at Anaheim University, USA and Honorary Visiting Professor at the University of Liverpool, UK. He has worked in Japan, Indonesia, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore, the UK, Vanuatu and Zambia, and is Founder and President of the Materials Development Association (MATSDA).

Reviews for Developing Materials for Language Teaching

Because of its stress on practical applications of theory and research . . . [this book] will be of great value to materials writers, publishers, and teachers interested in designing their own materials. A welcome contribution to the field. - LinguistList [of second edition] Offers new insights into a wealth of topics, issues and perspectives that represent the current state of materials development thereby increasing teachers' awareness of changes in practice. - RELC Journal [of second edition]