In this paper we focus on the perspectives and practical needs of a group of adult
immigrants from language backgrounds other than English as they encounter the pragmatic …

In contexts of transnational migration, language skills provide the key to employability and
successful integration into host country societies. To enhance the learning process, and …

Communicative expertise in the host society's dominant language is central to newcomers'
socio-professional integration. To date, SLA research has largely ignored laypeople's …

In this chapter I draw on data from a national, longitudinal study to explore the language
demands and language learning opportunities experienced by immigrants from a wide …

In this longitudinal study we tracked change in comprehensibility and English use over a 10-
month period in 14 L2 English learners (8 beginner, 6 intermediate) settling in Australia …

This exploratory Australian study tested a novel mobile-based language learning service
intervention (via WhatsApp) called 'Chatloop'with 31 newly arrived migrants. This …

This study seeks to identify differences in language learning progress and experiences
among 24 adult migrants, who arrived to Australia after the age of 40. The results suggest …

Communicative expertise in the host society's dominant language is central to newcomers'
socio-professional integration. To date, SLA research has largely ignored laypeople's …

In this longitudinal study we tracked change in comprehensibility and English use over a 10-
month period in 14 L2 English learners (8 beginner, 6 intermediate) settling in Australia …

This chapter explores issues related to working with interpreters when conducting research
with participants who have limited English skills. We draw on our experiences as …