New issue of Research Papers in Language Teaching and learning now available

You can access Vol 7 no 1 of RPLTL here under Current Issue This issue has two main foci: one focusing on teachers (their attitudes, development,  perceptions about their learners and the curriculum), and another one focusing on learners. Of all the papers, six have an interest in the former, ten on the latter. Of the papers the focus on learners, nine (the vast majority, in […]

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Spring seminars at The Centre for Language Culture & Learning, Goldsmiths, London

‘Ethnography of an early years teacher – superdiversity in a London nursery class’  Dr Rose Drury and Dr Leena Robertson Weds 27th January Top Floor, Education Building, Goldsmiths, University of London 5.15-6.30pm Free Entry- no booking required http://www.gold.ac.uk/calendar/?id=9408   In this seminar we present findings of a year-long ethnographic study in London, documenting ways and times when a nursery teacher, bilingual […]

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Deadline for submissions approaching: Young Language Learners (YLL) Symposium 2016

This symposium will take place in the Department of Education, University of Oxford University, July 6th – 8th, 2016 Deadline for submission of abstracts:January 30th, 2016 Call for Papers The organizing committee of the YLL Symposium 2016 invites the submission of abstracts on any research-oriented topic relating to the learning of a foreign, second or additional language by learners of primary […]

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Call for papers: Young language Learners Symposium, July 2016, University of Oxford.

The organizing committee of the YLL Symposium 2016 invites the submission of abstracts on any research-oriented topic relating to the learning of a foreign, second or additional language by learners of primary school age or younger. Where?: Department of Education, University of Oxford University When?: July 6th – 8th, 2016 Please see Conference website for more details Presentation Format Oral Presentations (individual […]

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Bilingual immersion app

A new bilingual ‘immersion’ app primarily aimed at children is currently available in Spanish, French and English. An interesting concept with its goal being ‘immersion not translation’. If you are interested you can get involved in the development of the product, so if you fancy an ‘immersion experience’ with Spanish or French, why not give it a go!

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