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...this is an exceptionally well-written, clearly structured book, with invaluable findings and detailed explanations and justification of research methods, something that postgraduate researchers may particularly appreciate.

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Charikleia Triantafyllidou, University of Cambridge, UK, LINGUIST List 34.622

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Research-based, yet practitioner-friendly, Andrew Moffat’s stimulating book takes the educator on a journey into L2 English-users’ informal practices online and examines how these affect their language learning and proficiency. Addressing many of the sticky issues related to intentionality and awareness in informal learning, his extensive survey data and corpus analysis give unprecedented empirical solidity to study in this field.

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Denyze Toffoli, Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, France

«Grounded in an extensive body of data, this book comprehensively explores the computer-mediated communications-based activities of English learners, including the difficulties they face and the ways in which language teaching practices can support such online activities. This book offers valuable insights for both researchers and practitioners engaging in L2 English online activities.»

Miho Inaba, Cardiff University, UK

«In this important and timely book, Moffat shines a spotlight on how students of English worldwide are using the language online. This is a phenomenon that English teachers cannot ignore, and Moffat offers a practical model for integrating this online activity with their classroom work, to enhance motivation and maximise learning.»

Martin Lamb, University of Leeds, UK