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Diane Larsen-Freeman,
TIRF Supporter

The International Research
Foundation
for English Language Education

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TIRF Research Priorities

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Students' Age and Effective English Language Education in Schools
Teachers' English Proficiency and Effective English Language Education
Optimal Uses of Technology in the Delivery of English Language Instruction
Effective Grammar Instruction for English Language Learners in Primary and Secondary Education Contexts
Integration of Grammar Instruction into EFL Curricula: Approaches and their Effectiveness
Bilingualism/Plurilingualism in Business and Industry
Language Assessment