1 The theory of practice 1
2 Parameters in language pedagogy 19
3 Proper words in proper places 27
4 The ownership of English 35
5 English as an international language 45
6 English for specific purposes 61
7 The scope of linguistic description 75
8 The appropriate language for learning 93
9 Pedagogic design 111
10 Metalanguage and interlanguage 135
11 Bilingualization and localized learning 149
12 Taking account of the subject 165
Conclusion 177
Bibliography 181
Index of names 187
Index 190