Completing Assignments in Tesol and Applied Linguistics: A Practical Guide

Completing Assignments in TESOL and Applied Linguistics: A Practical Guide is an invaluable companion for anyone dealing with assignments in these fields.

This hands-on guide walks students through every stage of assignment preparation, from unpacking assignment briefs and engaging in critical reading, to synthesising sources and developing academic writing. With clear, step-by-step guidance, each chapter addresses key skills while offering targeted support for specific assignment types, including:

• Critiquing a journal article, course, test or digital application
• Language analysis assignments
• Designing and justifying a lesson plan
• Reflective assignments
• Academic presentations
• Research proposals

Contributions from educators and previous students worldwide provide balanced perspectives on tackling tasks that are enriched with real examples, feedback and reflective commentaries, as well as frequently asked questions. Designed to build confidence and competence, this accessible guide is essential for students aiming to succeed in TESOL, applied linguistics and related fields.

Nicholas Bremner is Programme Director of the MEd TESOL at the University of Exeter. Before joining Exeter, he worked as an academic, English teacher and teacher trainer in the UK, Mexico and Colombia. His main research interest is in the implementation of learner-centred education, especially in low- and middle-income countries.

Sedigh Mohammadi is a PhD candidate in Applied Linguistics at University College London. He previously completed an MA in English Language Teaching at the University of Southampton. He has taught at universities in the UK, Turkey, Iran and Qatar. His main research interests are teacher education and programme evaluation.