Teaching and Learning the English Language 2nd Edition

Teaching and Learning the English Language, 2nd Edition by Richard Badger is an essential resource for teachers, trainers, and curriculum developers seeking practical, research-informed guidance on English language instruction. Clear, engaging and thoroughly reworked for contemporary classrooms, this edition blends theory and practice to support confident, effective teaching in diverse contexts.

Explore accessible explanations of language acquisition, classroom interaction, lesson design and assessment, all presented with classroom-ready examples. Badger’s balanced approach helps teachers translate linguistic concepts into usable strategies for speaking, listening, reading and writing lessons. Whether you teach young learners, adults, ESL, EFL or mixed-ability classes, the book equips you with tools for planning learner-centered lessons, managing classroom dynamics and fostering meaningful communicative practice.

What sets this edition apart is its focus on real-world classroom application: concise summaries, reflective prompts and practical activities make it ideal for in-service training and teacher education programs. The writing is student-friendly yet authoritative, making complex ideas easy to implement for teachers across the UK, USA, Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Ideal for language institutes, schools and universities, this volume supports professional development and helps raise learning outcomes through evidence-based methods. If you’re preparing lessons, updating your teaching approach, or training colleagues, Badger’s book offers a dependable roadmap to success.

Order your copy today and bring renewed confidence and clarity to your English language teaching practice with Richard Badger’s trusted, practitioner-focused guide.

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