Translanguaging in Action in English-Medium Classrooms: A Resource Book for Teachers

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Dr Zhongfeng Tian (Rutgers University–Newark, USA) Dr Sunny Man Chu Lau (Bishop’s University, Canada)

Translanguaging in Action in English-Medium Classrooms

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A Resource Book for Teachers

Dr Zhongfeng Tian (Rutgers University–Newark, USA), Dr Sunny Man Chu Lau (Bishop’s University, Canada)

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Bloomsbury Academic
11 June 2026

Language teaching theory & methods

Series: Bloomsbury Guidebooks for Language Teachers

This book explores evidence-based, research-informed practical applications of translanguaging pedagogies in a variety of TESOL contexts, including perspectives from scholars in the Global South. Providing insights for teachers and educators into the strategic development of concrete, situated translanguaging approaches, it also explores the challenges of implementing equitable and effective language teaching and learning.

Starting by asking, 'What is translanguaging as theory and pedagogy?' and 'Why does it matter in TESOL?' this book considers translanguaging at various educational levels from elementary and secondary classrooms to teacher education. Global contributors examine practices for an international understanding of translanguaging pedagogy, with case studies from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North and Southern America.

Through offering both general guidelines and concrete translanguaging-in-action examples, each chapter encourages teachers and educators to reimagine and redesign their classroom spaces. They are also given self-guided resources for professional development, making this book ideal as a introductory resource for teacher education programmes.

Edited by: Dr Zhongfeng Tian (Rutgers University–Newark USA), Dr Sunny Man Chu Lau (Bishop’s University, Canada)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 154mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9781350453579
ISBN 10: 1350453579
Series: Bloomsbury Guidebooks for Language Teachers
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 11 June 2026
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Zhongfeng Tian is Assistant Professor of Bilingual Education in the Department of Urban Education at Rutgers University–Newark, USA. Sunny Man Chu Lau is Professor in the School of Education at Bishop's University, Canada, and Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Integrated Plurilingual Teaching and Learning.

Reviews for Translanguaging in Action in English-Medium Classrooms: A Resource Book for Teachers

'Translanguaging in Action in English-Medium Classrooms takes us inside classrooms where educators are innovating to ensure students learn not only English, but language in ways that are aligned with their repertoires and connected to cultural and political realities. This book gives us a window into a range of settings across the globe that bring translanguaging to life and serve as powerful examples of possibilities of what happens educators transcend labels and borders.' * Tatyana Kleyn, The City College of New York, USA * 'Tian and Lau, highly experienced researchers, scholars and teacher educators, bring together a significant collection of resources to address gaps in EMI classroom practice in recent translanguaging literature. These resources offer ‘how-to use and adapt’ translanguaging pedagogies and strategies, including assessment, in English Medium classrooms. It is the go-to translanguaging guide for EMI teachers and teacher educators in northern and southern settings, with authors and editors careful to emphasise the need for contextual difference and flexible adaptation. This volume will benefit learning and teaching outcomes for a generation of students and teachers. Bravo!' * Kathleen Heugh, Adelaide University, Australia *