Multimodality in English Language Learning (Routledge Studies in Multimodality)

Multimodality in English Language Learning, part of the Routledge Studies in Multimodality series, explores how multiple modes of communication—visual, verbal, auditory, and gestural—shape and enhance the way English is taught and learned today. It presents a forward-looking view of language education that recognizes meaning-making as a rich, dynamic, and multisensory process.

Integrating perspectives from linguistics, semiotics, and digital pedagogy, this book examines how texts, images, media, and technology work together to support learner engagement and comprehension. It highlights the growing importance of multimodal literacy in classrooms where communication extends far beyond printed or spoken words.

Case studies and research-based discussions illustrate how teachers can use multimodal strategies to foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Readers gain practical insight into designing lessons that combine language with visual storytelling, movement, sound, and digital tools to deepen learning.

The book demonstrates how multimodality redefines the relationship between language and meaning, encouraging educators to view the English classroom as an interactive space for expression and interpretation. It bridges theory and practice, offering both analytical depth and hands-on applicability.

Essential reading for applied linguists, teacher educators, and language professionals, Multimodality in English Language Learning provides an innovative framework for understanding communication in an age where literacy, technology, and culture intersect more than ever before.