Author biographies

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Contents V
3. Author biographies VII
4. 1 Introduction to Language Learning and Leisure 1
5. Section 1: The nature of informal second language learning
6. 2 Toward an anthropology of Informal Digital Learning of English (IDLE) 21
7. 3 Does informal mean implicit? 43
8. 4 Smart devices and informal language learning 69
9. Section 2: Language outcomes
10. 5 Informal second language learning and EFL learners’ spoken use of discourse markers 91
11. 6 Influence of television series on pronunciation 121
12. Section 3: Learner activities
13. 7 Mapping space, leisure and informal language learning in the lives of international students in Australia 143
14. 8 Learner perspectives on informal L2 vocabulary learning 159
15. 9 Mediation in informal language learning activities outside of the classroom 185
16. 10 Linguistic risk-taking and informal language learning in Canada and Austria 207
17. Section 4: Psychological dimensions
18. 11 Why does IDLE make EFL learners gritty? 241
19. 12 Preservice English language teachers and informal digital learning of English (IDLE) in Kazakhstan 269
20. 13 Learner profiles and ISLL trajectories 291
21. Section 5: Engagement
22. 14 Behaviour, thoughts, and feelings 327
23. 15 Learner engagement and learner change under lockdown 359
24. 16 Engaging with L2 Netflix 379
25. 17 Conclusion 409
26. Index 425