We are pleased to share with TIRF Today readers that the seventh volume in the TIRF-Routledge series, “Global Research on Teaching and Learning English,” has entered into production. Chinese-Speaking Learners of English: Research, Theory, and Practice is expected to be published by early 2020. This latest volume combines cutting-edge research
TIRF partnered with Routledge seven years ago to launch the TIRF-Routledge series on “Global Research on Teaching and Learning English.” Now, that partnership is expanding further via one of Taylor & Francis’ newest projects. (Please note that Taylor & Francis is the parent company of Routledge.) Using the United Nations’
Editor’s note: The following piece is shared with TIRF Today readers by Eileen Tyson, Executive Director of Client Relations, Educational Testing Service. Since its initial launch in 1964, the TOEFL® test has undergone several major revisions motivated by advances in theories of language ability and changes in English teaching practices.
Editor’s note: New to TIRF Today this month is our “Grantee Corner” column! Periodically in our newsletter, we will feature news from our grant recipients – their recent research publications, various professional initiatives they are engaged in, graduation updates, and much more. In this month’s first-ever “Grantee Corner” post, we
I am not sure if this concept is used internationally – or if there is an analogous label for the issue I hope to describe in various regions of the world. I also acknowledge, as I’ve noted in many previous issues of TIRF Today, that in terms of weather and
