Thinking in and about Language(s): A philosophical toolkit for language teaching and learning

Thinking in and about Language(s): A Philosophical Toolkit for Language Teaching and Learning introduces key questions in the philosophy of language in a way that speaks directly to those engaged in language teaching and learning. It focuses on how meaning takes shape and is worked out in real communicative contexts. Drawing on contemporary philosophy of language, as well as work in pragmatics, second language acquisition, and translation studies, it invites readers to reflect on language(s) not only as something to be learned, but as a dynamic, context-dependent practice through which we come to make sense of ourselves and the world. Particular attention is given to multilingualism, intercultural communication, and the challenges raised by digital and AI-mediated interaction. Designed as both an introduction and a reflective guide, this volume offers readers interested in language teaching and learning conceptual tools for understanding the complex relationship between language, meaning, and human interaction.