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This volume brings together selected papers presented during the 9th International Conference of the Association of Czech Teachers of English, titled ""Teaching for Tomorrow"" and hosted by the English Department of the Faculty of Science, Humanities and Education at the Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic. The conference brought together English Language Teaching (ELT) professionals from primary, secondary and tertiary education to discuss a variety of English as a Foreign Language (EFL)-related topics, ranging from reports on language research to viewpoints and insights on classroom practice.The contributions are grouped into three sections: a) Focus on Selected Language Topics, b) Increasing Learner Autonomy and c) Innovative Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) ideas. Papers were carefully chosen in order to appeal to a broad audience. Consequently, there are articles which have a mainly theoretical bent and those which have a more practical leaning. Although the conference was hosted in the Czech Republic and the majority of participants were from this country, the book is relevant to any context where English is taught as a foreign or second language. Therefore, teachers, advanced students of English, language researchers, and, indeed, anyone engaged in the EFL profession will find this collection both educational and thought-provoking.

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'The present volume is a useful resource if you are starting out as an EFL teacher, if you are experienced and looking for new teaching ideas as well as if you are entrusted with the task of training teachers. This motivating publication will inspire and educate. The subject matter of the collection is varied: some innovative ideas, some new ways of thinking about established themes and some controversial topics are tackled here. Indeed, a contribution to the expertise of everyone involved in the EFL world.'Jarmila MothejzíkováAssociate Professor of Applied LinguisticsCharles University, Prague'The papers are grouped into three sections ... each bringing new insights into different issues relevant for ELT. Thus, this volume, which is full of current and innovative ideas, will be of interest and inspiration to both EFL professionals and those newly entrusted with the job of training educators.'Renata PovolnáMasaryk University

The present volume is a useful resource if you are starting out as an EFL teacher, if you are experienced and looking for new teaching ideas as well as if you are entrusted with the task of training teachers. This motivating publication will inspire and educate. The subject matter of the collection is varied: some innovative ideas, some new ways of thinking about established themes and some controversial topics are tackled here. Indeed, a contribution to the expertise of everyone involved in the EFL world. Jarmila Mothejzikova Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics Charles University, Prague The papers are grouped into three sections ... each bringing new insights into different issues relevant for ELT. Thus, this volume, which is full of current and innovative ideas, will be of interest and inspiration to both EFL professionals and those newly entrusted with the job of training educators. Renata Povolna Masaryk University

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Marcela Malá is a Senior Lecturer in the English Department at the Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic. She has published papers on English linguistics and Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Her research interests include syntax, text linguistics and teaching grammar. Her book Sentence Complexity in Academic Written English; A Syntactic Study with a Diachronic Perspective was published in 2011.Zuzana Šaffková is a Senior Lecturer in the English Department at the Faculty of Science, Humanities and Education at the Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic. She specialises in the teaching of critical thinking skills in the English as a Foreign Language context and Teaching English as a Foreign Language methodology. Her research focuses on the impact of ICT on undergraduate students' achievements.

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