Tag: TESOL

Michael Long, a pioneer in second language acquisition (SLA), transformed language teaching through his Interaction Hypothesis and advocacy for Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT). His research highlighted the role of negotiation, feedback, and real-world tasks in learning, bridging linguistic theory with classroom practice and shaping modern communicative teaching methodologies worldwide.

Paul Nation, a leading researcher in vocabulary acquisition and language teaching, transformed how we approach learning words and building fluency. Best known for his work on high-frequency vocabulary, the Four Strands framework, and graded readers, Nation’s research provides practical tools and strategies for learners, teachers, and institutions aiming to improve second language acquisition worldwide.