Increasingly, researchers are undertaking studies involving people who do not speak the
same language as they do. Sociologists have long argued that language constructs the …

Evidence suggests that in research studies involving minority language users, rigour is
enhanced when researchers share a common language and culture with research …

Aim: This review of the literature synthesizes methodological recommendations for the use
of translators and interpreters in cross‐language qualitative research. Background: Cross …

Mixed methods research has recently received attention in the social sciences and is a new
approach in applied linguistics research. The present study investigates the current status of …

In the light of widespread discussion of qualitative approaches to language teaching and
learning research in recent years, this article reports on a survey of qualitative data‐based …

Written in a clear, informal style for graduate students and practicing teachers embarking on
their first qualitative research study in applied linguistics, leading authors introduce the …

Given increasing globalisation, the continuing prevalence of emergencies, and the
importance of rigorous research to ensure the mental health needs of populations exposed …

This chapter introduces approaches and methods in applied linguistics research. First, it
discusses how applied linguistics has been defined and presents key research areas in the …