Materials Development for L2 Communicative Ability
Theory and Practice
Brian Tomlinson editor Dr Hitomi Masuhara editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:15th Oct '26
£100.00
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The first book to focus on materials written specifically to help L2 learners develop communicative ability.
This book has a clear and constant focus on the ultimate aim of language teaching: helping learners to develop the ability to communicate effectively. Drawn from 15 different countries, the authors discuss exactly what effective communication involves and what teachers should aim for when helping learners to develop. They then expand into the different ways in which materials can help teachers and learners to achieve this.
The chapters are organized into four sections - Proposals for Action, Materials Analysis and Evaluation, Materials Development Projects and Materials Development Research - with each section followed by comments from one of the editors on the commonalities shared by the chapters in the section and the issues that they raise. All of the chapters propose ways of developing and using materials to facilitate the development of communicative ability in any language. They are written to be accessible to newcomers in the field, and stimulating to experienced teachers, teacher trainers, materials developers and researchers.
'Materials Development for L2 Communicative Ability is a groundbreaking volume that bridges theory and practice to help learners achieve authentic communication. Edited by Brian Tomlinson and Hitomi Masuhara, it offers research-based insights and practical strategies for designing inclusive, engaging materials. Featuring contributions from experts worldwide, the book addresses multimodality, creativity, and sustainability, making it an essential resource for teachers, curriculum developers, and researchers committed to fostering communicative ability in diverse global contexts.' * Marina Bouckaert, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands *
‘The topics in this edited collection of articles bring contemporary perspectives to second language materials development. It gives a voice to authors working in a wide range of contexts around the world, authors whose work is not always well represented. The collection will be a valuable resource for teachers, researchers, curriculum developers, and teacher educators.’ * David Nunan, University of Hong Kong *
‘This comprehensive and well-structured volume, edited by two leading experts in their field, pinpoints the essential end-point of language learning - developing communicative ability. Drawing on research and practice from a very wide range of international researchers and practitioners, it stands as a leading recent volume on how materials development can be centred on maximising this aspect of learning.’ * Anne Burns, UNSW Sydney, Australia *
ISBN: 9781350548947
Dimensions: 236mm x 156mm x 32mm
Weight: 880g
488 pages