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"'Despite the complexities of this challenge, however, by centering her analysis precisely at the boundaries of formulaicity, Wray is ultimately highly successful in accounting for a wide range of formulaic phenomena in language.' - Journal of Sociolinguistics 13/4, 2009 'an extremely stimulating read, and can be thoroughly recommended.' - Modern English Teacher 'For those interested in a deeper understanding of how formulae relate to discourse analysis, textuality, phraseology, or human and computer language acquisition, Alison Wray's authoritative Formulaic Language: Pushing the Boundaries is a ""must cite"". - TESOL & Applied Linguistics 'Language teacher trainers with a side-line in applied linguistics should find this a fascinating read.' - The Teacher Trainer Journal 23:1, 2009 'The intertwining of theoretical discussion and practical implications makes it a must-read for those who are interested in formulaic language.' - Studies in Second Language Acquisition 31:4, Dec 2009 'covers a prodigious range of topics...Another notable strength of the book is its simultaneous commitment to both application and theory.' - Applied Linguistics Journal 31:1, Feb 2010 '...a helpful resource for the promotion of discussions of formulaic language in the classroom.' - Journal of the IATEFL SIG, 33, April 2009 '...full of the author's genuine thinking and inventive proposals. The intertwining of theoretical discussion and practical implications makes it a must-read for those who are interested in formulaic language.' - SSLA CUP"

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