Synthesises academic research and makes it accessible for teachers, policymakers and other professionals

This book considers the role of language education in a rapidly changing world. Drawing on their extensive experience in the field, the authors consider how changes in teacher education and student learning might lead to the development of the language competences and awareness needed for full and confident participation in our diverse societies.

Rod Bolitho is a freelance consultant in English Language Teaching and Education. His most recent book is Continuing Professional Development (with Amol Padwad, 2018: Cambridge University Press India).

Richard Rossner is a freelance author, consultant in language and languages in education and an Eaquals inspector. His most recent book is Language Course Planning (with Brian North, Mila Angelova and Elzbieta Jarosz, 2018: OUP).

Rod Bolitho is a freelance consultant in English Language Teaching and Education. His most recent book is Continuing Professional Development (with Amol Padwad, 2018: Cambridge University Press India).

Richard Rossner is a freelance author, consultant in language and languages in education and an Eaquals inspector. His most recent book is Language Course Planning (with Brian North, Mila Angelova and Elzbieta Jarosz, 2018: OUP).

Bolitho and Rossner should be congratulated on this well-structured and clearly presented book which showcases the key concepts in language teacher education and will benefit researchers, teachers and students in language education.