Analysing sociolinguistic change through a radio ad corpus -- Language variety as a variable: The case of Irish English -- Language ideology and sociolinguistic change -- Examining language ideology in analysing sociolinguistic change: frameworks and theories -- Designing, building and using a...

The rise of globalisation makes language competencies more valuable, both at individual and societal levels. This book examines the links between globalisation and the way we teach and learn languages. It begins by asking why some individuals are more successful than others at learning...