Tasks, Pragmatics and Multilingualism in the Classroom

Discover the fascinating world of multilingual education with Tasks, Pragmatics and Multilingualism in the Classroom by Sofia Martin-Laguna. Published in 2020 by Multilingual Matters, this insightful hardback edition spans 176 pages and delves into the intricate process of acquiring pragmatic markers in written English discourse among secondary students in Spain's bilingual Valencian Community, where Spanish and Catalan coexist.

This book presents the findings of a comprehensive longitudinal study, exploring how multilingual learners achieve positive pragmatic transfer while navigating their third language, English. Martin-Laguna offers a unique holistic perspective that will resonate with educators, researchers, and anyone interested in second language acquisition. If you are looking to enhance your understanding of multilingualism in the classroom, this text is an essential addition to your collection.