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These research-led instructional guides link the theories of secondlanguage acquisition and pedagogy with classroom practice, enablingteachers to reflect on what happens in the language classroom.The series editors, Patsy M. Lightbown and Nina Spada, are highlyrespected worldwide for making theory and research about languagelearning accessible and relevant to classroom teaching.Oxford Key Concepts for the Language Classroom focuses on key topics for teaching English as a second or foreign language. These instructional guides are informed by research in second language acquisition and language pedagogy, and show the relevance of theory to the practising teacher. This series is for teachers of English as a second or foreign language for learners aged 5-18. It is suitable for students working towards MA TESOL, graduate certificate, or diploma qualifications, and for practising teachers’ professional development programs.