Books in the New Approaches to Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy series

A lively introduction to the theory and research surrounding the adult learning of ESOL, this unique book examines the social and personal histories of, and pressures on the learners and discusses types of classroom and teaching methodologies.

Providing a very contemporary overview of literacy, numeracy and 'English as a Second or Other Language' teaching, this book presents a radically new perspective on reading, writing and mathematics among adults.