Learning English Development and Diversity - The English Language : Past, Present and Future

Neil Mercer, J. Swann, Open University

Paperback (05 Dec 1996)

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Publisher's Synopsis

English is learnt, internationally, in a range of diverse settings. This book examines processes of language acquisition in English, as well as what it means to learn English in different parts of the world. It looks at the place of English within formal education, and at some of the controversies that have surrounded the teaching of English.

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Book information

ISBN:	9780415131223
Publisher:	Taylor and Francis
Imprint:	Routledge
Pub date:	05 Dec 1996
DEWEY:	420.7
DEWEY edition:	20
Language:	English
Number of pages:	343
Weight:	997g
Height:	245mm
Width:	188mm
Spine width:	22mm