Online Language Learning

Laurence Mann is a Senior Lecturer in Japanese Language at Oxford Brookes University and an Associate Member of the Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Oxford, UK. Jieun Kiaer is Young Bin Min-KF Professor of Korean Linguistics at the University of Oxford, UK.Emine Çakır is a Lecturer in Turkish Language at the Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Oxford, UK.

“This book has many merits. … each chapter is well-signposted and clearly structured, additional praise is merited for the book’s composition, Indeed, the advice offered in the volume makes it of relevance to a broad audience … . Accordingly, this book is recommended as a valuable pedagogical resource for language teachers working in virtual, hybrid, and even face-to-face environments.” (Antony Hoyte-West, Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, Vol. 24 (3), July, 2023)

• 1 Introduction.- 2 First Tip: Bring social media into teaching in meaningful ways.- 3 Second Tip: Diversify the curriculum.- 4 Third Tip: Find self-generated opportunities for professional development.- 5 Fourth Tip: Think carefully about assessment.- 6 Conclusion: Don’t lose faith.