Compares the extramural, out-of-school, informal learning of English with intramural, in-school, formal learning of the English languag
Encourages teachers to think about ways to bring extramural English learning into mainstream education at the primary and secondary levels
Investigates ways in which learners successfully access resources for foreign language development outside class

Autorentext

Pia Sundqvist is Associate Professor of English at Karlstad University, Sweden, where she obtained her PhD in English Linguistics. Her research interests are extramural English language learning, computer-assisted language learning (especially gaming), L2 vocabulary acquisition, and assessment of L2 oral proficiency, with a focus on primary and secondary school learners. Liss Kerstin Sylvén is Associate Professor of Language Education at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, where she obtained her PhD in English Linguistics. Her research interests are extramural English language learning, content and language integrated learning (CLIL), L2 vocabulary acquisition, language learning motivation, and individual differences.

Inhalt
Foreword.- Series Preface.- PART 1: FROM PRACTICE TO THEORY AND RESEARCH.- Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Global & Extramural English Classroom Challenges.- Chapter 3: English in Schools from Various National Perspectives.- Chapter 4: Age, Motivation, and Theories of L2 Learning.- Chapter 5: Evidence from Extramural English Informing ELT.- PART II: FROM THEORY AND RESEARCH TO PRACTICE.- Chapter 6: Extramural English Goes To School.- Chapter 7: Opening the Window for L2 English Development.- Chapter 8: 21st Century L2 English Teacher Competencies.- Appendices.