I have been interested in the study of language since I was a very young kid, and this caused me to give up everything else just to focus on the study of language. Applied linguistics has specifically been my passion and blessing, and every now and then I prepare a bibliography of research on applied linguistics for people who are interested in…

A bibliography on bilingualism contains over 100 citations of articles, papers, monographs, and books in seven categories: theory, general issues, second language acquisition, communication disorders, assessment, treatment, and issues in education. (MSE)

Language testing must be an integral component of any foreign language program. It should relate closely to the objectives of the program so that students are tested on what they practice in the classroom. Although language testing during the past few decades has been concerned primarily with measuring only linguistic knowledge, more consideration…

An annotated bibliography for English as a second language teachers is divided into five main sections: (1) general resources for teachers; (2) courses devised for second language teaching and foreign language teaching; (3) the development of listening and speaking skills; (4) the development of reading skills; and (5) the development of writing…

This is an annotated list of recorded materials for teaching oral skills to those studying English as a second or foreign language or for special purposes. The materials listed are recorded in British English, with a few exceptions. Included are tape recordings, records, cassettes and films, with accompanying texts, workbooks, and teachers'…

This bibliography is intended both for the researcher and for the occasional student of international language problems, particularly as these relate to the international language Esperanto. The book is divided into two main sections: Part One deals with problems arising from communication across national boundaries and the search for a solution…

A broad selection of materials for teaching English as a second language to students from the age of 11 on is described in this annotated bibliography. The period covered extends from 1968 to 1979. Teaching methodologies and materials for teaching English for special purposes are excluded. The bibliography is divided into the following sections:…

This annotated bibliography of English as a second language (ESL) materials for grades 4-12 is divided into the following parts: ESL texts, ESL readers, writing texts, supplementary materials, tests, student references, and aids for the ESL teacher. The supplementary materials include grammar practice, pronunciation and fluency, vocabulary and…

This is an 117-item bibliography for materials in English as a Second Language especially at college level. The materials are classified under the following categories: I Oral Skills, II Reading, Patterns and Vocabulary, III Writing and Grammar Exercises, IV Orientation, Library and Study Skills, V Technical English and VI Tests. (Author)

This annotated bibliography of English as a second language (ESL) materials for grades K-3 is divided into four parts. The first part, ESL texts, lists a number of series or single texts that are designed to teach the spoken language and reading to the elementary school child. The second part is a list of readers that, although were mostly…

This is a bibliography of instructional materials for the teaching of German in American schools from the kindergarten level through high school. The entries are divided into seven subject categories: Art, Language Arts, Literature, Music, Science-Mathematics, Social Sciences, and Other Materials. The author, title, subject category, distributor…

The principal aim of testing is to communicate to the student the extent to which he has progressed in attempting to fulfill his goals. Progress in the testing field is observed especially as a step in a feedback loop that includes goals, tasks, and evaluation procedures for providing feedback to the student. The teacher-as-learner also uses test…