Extramural English in Teaching and Learning: From Theory and Research to Practice

Compares the extramural, out-of-school, informal learning of English with intramural, in-school, formal learning of the English languag
Encourages teachers to think about ways to bring extramural English learning into mainstream education at the primary and secondary levels
Investigates ways in which learners successfully access resources for foreign language development outside class

Pia Sundqvist is Associate Professor of English at Karlstad University, Sweden, where she obtained her PhD in English Linguistics. Her research interests are extramural English language learning, computer-assisted language learning (especially gaming), L2 vocabulary acquisition, and assessment of L2 oral proficiency, with a focus on primary and secondary school learners.
Liss Kerstin Sylvén is Associate Professor of Language Education at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, where she obtained her PhD in English Linguistics. Her research interests are extramural English language learning, content and language integrated learning (CLIL), L2 vocabulary acquisition, language learning motivation, and individual differences.