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This book is a must-read for anyone involved in English Medium Instruction. Richards and Pun offer an academically-rigorous yet highly-comprehensible introduction to a range of key topics related to the delivery of content subjects in English. Important theoretical perspectives are presented alongside implications for practice, and follow-up tasks encourage users to delve more deeply into areas that might be of interest to them. I can easily see this book becoming a core text in many TESOL courses as well as a useful resource for professional development courses for content as well as language teachers . Marie Yeo, SEAMEO Regional Language Centre, Singapore. A major achievement - providing a wide-ranging, well documented, and highly accessible overview and practical guide to EMI. This book is essential reading for EMI teachers, language teacher educators, TESOL students and researchers world-wide. Jonathan Newton, Victoria University of Wellington This book sketches a fascinating map of the English medium instruction terrain, detailing an impressively wide array of issues and options in the field. Jack Richards with Jack Pun ably mix theoretical discussions with practical advice to produce a text that is instantly accessible to interested policy-makers, administrators and EMI teachers. Christoph Hafner, City University, Hong Kong Teaching and Learning in English Medium Instruction offers a state-of-the-art treatment of English medium instruction and a stimulating and thought-provoking resource that is unequalled in the depth and breadth of its coverage. Those new to EMI as well as those with extensive knowledge of the field will find it exceptionally comprehensive in its description and analysis of the issues involved in EMI. Martha Pennington, Birbeck University of London A comprehensive, accessible and practical introduction to English medium instruction (EMI). Written with a clear and engaging writing style and with well-crafted illustrations and examples the book allows readers to consolidate their understanding of EMI. It is a valuable and welcome resource in the field of language and content learning, teaching and teacher education. Aek Phakiti, The University of Sydney In compiling this practical and informative book on English medium instruction (EMI), Jack Richards with Jack Pun have made a long-awaited contribution to second language education scholarship, advancing the field toward a comprehensive understanding of the nature of EMI across different contexts. Written in an accessible and compelling style, and supported by fulsome descriptions of EMI practices in different parts of the world, the book offers in-depth treatment of essential topics about teaching and learning in EMI. It is a must-read for teachers, researchers, teacher educators and policymakers concerned, and provides a highly valuable resource for teacher professional development. Icy Lee, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Recent decades have seen a rapid adoption of EMI at all levels across the globe, often without a good understanding of its whys and wherefores, nor careful preparation for its successful implementation. This is a timely volume which addresses a number of important issues, from policy making to classroom implementation, exemplified by practices in a wide range of contexts. It is an excellent introduction to EMI for policy makers and administrators and an essential guide-book for teacher educators and classroom teachers. Amy B.M. Tsui, Professor Emerita, The University of Hong Kong

Jack C Richards and Jack Pun have put together a much-needed volume on the growing global phenomenon of English-medium instruction that speaks directly to practitioners and researchers in an accessible way. Its practice-theory-practice approach leads the reader to a deeper understanding of the nature of EMI as well as a critical reflection on its impact and consequences. Both comprehensive and up-to-date, it is an essential guide for both newcomers and experienced professionals in the field. Li Wei, Director and Dean, University College London, Institute of Education This book is a must-read for anyone involved in English Medium Instruction. Richards and Pun offer an academically-rigorous yet highly-comprehensible introduction to a range of key topics related to the delivery of content subjects in English. Important theoretical perspectives are presented alongside implications for practice, and follow-up tasks encourage users to delve more deeply into areas that might be of interest to them. I can easily see this book becoming a core text in many TESOL courses as well as a useful resource for professional development courses for content as well as language teachers . Marie Yeo, SEAMEO Regional Language Centre, Singapore. A major achievement - Richards and Pun provide a wide-ranging, well documented, and highly accessible overview and practical guide to EMI. This book is essential reading for EMI teachers, language teacher educators, TESOL students and researchers world-wide. Jonathan Newton, Victoria University of Wellington Teaching and Learning in English Medium Instruction offers a state-of-the-art treatment of English medium instruction and a stimulating and thought-provoking resource that is unequalled in the depth and breadth of its coverage. Those new to EMI as well as those with extensive knowledge of the field will find it exceptionally comprehensive in its description and analysis of the issues involved in EMI. Martha Pennington, Birbeck University of London This book provides a comprehensive, accessible and practical introduction to English medium instruction (EMI). Written with a clear and engaging writing style and with well-crafted illustrations and examples the book allows readers to consolidate their understanding of EMI. It is a valuable and welcome resource in the field of language and content learning, teaching and teacher education. Aek Phakiti, The University of Sydney In compiling this practical and informative book on English medium instruction (EMI), Jack Richards and Jack Pun have made a long-awaited contribution to second language education scholarship, advancing the field toward a comprehensive understanding of the nature of EMI across different contexts. Written in an accessible and compelling style, and supported by fulsome descriptions of EMI practices in different parts of the world, the book offers in-depth treatment of essential topics about teaching and learning in EMI. It is a must-read for teachers, researchers, teacher educators and policymakers concerned, and provides a highly valuable resource for teacher professional development. Icy Lee, The Chinese University of Hong Kong This timely book is indispensable reading for both instructors and administrators involved in the increasing number of EMI programs worldwide. Its critical perspective helps readers to understand the context-dependent nature of EMI's success while bringing to the fore the importance of professional development to ensure program effectiveness. The book aptly draws on Jack Richards' years of both research and personal experience to produce an essential resource that is remarkably comprehensive in scope and always constructive in its suggestions for best practices in EMI. Roy Lyster, Professor Emeritus, McGill University Recent decades have seen a rapid adoption of EMI at all levels across the globe, often without a good understanding of its whys and wherefores, nor careful preparation for its successful implementation. This is a timely volume which addresses a number of important issues, from policy making to classroom implementation, exemplified by practices in a wide range of contexts. It is an excellent introduction to EMI for policy makers and administrators and an essential guide-book for teacher educators and classroom teachers. Amy B.M. Tsui, Professor Emerita, The University of Hong Kong

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Jack C. Richards is Honorary Professor at the University of Sydney, Australia and Adjunct Professor at Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand. Jack Pun is an Assistant Professor at City University of Hong Kong.

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