TY - BOOK AU - Bailey,Kathleen M. AU - Damerow,Ryan M. TI - Teaching and learning English in the Arabic-speaking world T2 - Global research on teaching and learning English SN - 9780415819930 AV - PE1130.A8 T43 2014 PY - 2014/// CY - New York PB - Routledge KW - English language KW - Study and teaching KW - Arabic speakers KW - Arab countries KW - Middle East KW - FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY KW - English as a Second Language KW - bisacsh KW - EDUCATION KW - Bilingual Education KW - LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES KW - Literacy KW - fast N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - "Co-published with The International Research Foundation for English Language Education (TIRF)An important contribution to the emerging body of research-based knowledge about teaching English to native speakers of Arabic, this volume presents empirical studies carried out in Egypt, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) region which has gained notable attention in the past few decades. Each chapter addresses an issue of current concern, and each includes implications for policy, practice, and future research. Nine chapter authors are Sheikh Nahayan Fellows ecipients of doctoral fellowships from The International Research Foundation for English Language Education (TIRF). This volume is the first in the Global Research on Teaching and Learning English Series, co-published by Routledge and TIRF"-- ER -