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01/10/2026

Upcoming lecture organised by Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Liverpool

Professor Christian Jones: What is spoken language and how on earth do we teach it?

Thursday 3 December 2026
5.30pm – 7.30pm
School of the Arts Library, University of Liverpool
19 Abercromby Square, Liverpool L69 7ZG

Professor Jones, Professor of Applied Linguistics in the Department of English, will explore how spoken language can be described in terms of its forms and functions, drawing on research using both native speaker conversation data and speaking test data. He will consider what this research can tell us about what we say and why we say things in particular ways, before exploring the challenges of teaching spoken language to learners of English as a second language.

Please RSVP via Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inaugural-lecture-professor-christian-jones-tickets-2002204002068?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Online attendance is available.

Professor Jones has published two books on this topic with Candlin & Mynard.

Conversation Strategies and Communicative Competence (2021)
https://www.candlinandmynard.com/conversationstrategies.html

The Big Beasts of English Grammar: An Exploration of Form and Function in Conversations (2024, with Graham Burton)
https://www.candlinandmynard.com/englishgrammar.html

22/09/2026

Book launch! September 20th.

Beyond Kikokushijo: Teaching English in Japan After Growing Up Between Languages and Cultures, edited by Aiko Minematsu, Risa Ikeda, and Maki Yazaki

Many thanks to everyone who braved the typhoon in Tokyo or joined the event online. The launch was a great success and a landmark volume for sharing voices of Teachers Of Multilingual And Transnational Orientation (TOMATO).

More photos and purchasing information here:

https://www.candlinandmynard.com/booklaunchbeyondkikokushijo.html

19/09/2026

Tomorrow we launch Book 10 in the Life in Education in Japan series: Beyond Kikokushijo: Teaching English in Japan After Growing Up Between Languages and Cultures, edited by Aiko Minematsu, Risa Ikeda, and Maki Yazaki.

Congratulations to the editors and contributing authors!

There is still time to register for the hybrid launch event tomorrow in Tokyo. Attendees will receive a 50% discount code for the ebook and a chance to win a free print copy.

Details of the book, launch event, and purchasing options can be found here: https://www.candlinandmynard.com/beyondkikokushijo.html

02/09/2026

Getting ready to launch this inspiring new book.

Beyond Kikokushijo: Teaching English in Japan After Growing Up Between Languages and Cultures.

Edited by Aiko Minematsu, Risa Ikeda, and Maki Yazaki (Life and Education in Japan Series)

Join the launch event!

https://www.candlinandmynard.com/beyondkikokushijo.html

We are delighted to announce a forthcoming book to be released on September 20th. Everyone is invited to the launch event. (Please see the website for details and registration form.)

Beyond Kikokushijo: Teaching English in Japan After Growing Up Between Languages and Cultures.

Edited by Aiko Minematsu, Risa Ikeda, and Maki Yazaki
(Life and Education in Japan Series)

https://www.candlinandmynard.com/beyondkikokushijo.html

13/07/2026

We definitely recommend this upcoming webinar! AILA Ren (Learner Autonomy) showcases work by one of our authors, Satoko Kato.

Event details: https://renautonomy.wordpress.com/events/
Registration by July 14th: https://forms.gle/rQhJ5n2rKP2FTitM8 See less

We are delighted to share details of a webinar this week by Satoko Kato, co-author of the Learning Mindset Notebook
https://www.candlinandmynard.com/mindsetnotebook.html

AILA Research Network on Learner Autonomy Webinar Series

Title: Reflective Tools for Learner Autonomy: Insights from 'The Learning Mindset Notebook'
Presenter: Dr Satoko Kato
Date and time: Friday 17 July at 12:00 pm UK time / 8:00 pm Japan time
Duration: 1 hour

Event details: https://renautonomy.wordpress.com/events/

Registration by July 14th: https://forms.gle/rQhJ5n2rKP2FTitM8

13/07/2026

"The chapters in this collection reflect an important stage in the continuing development of collaborative approaches to second language writing instruction" (Paul Kei Matsuda, Foreword, p. iv)​

Purchase the book to see what he means.

We are gradually adding this book to more outlets. It is now available in the Kobo/Rakuten store. However, our best value option is via our own online PayHip store where you can download the discounted ePub and PDF bundle.

https://www.candlinandmynard.com/cultivatingconfidence.html

19/06/2026

Launch day!
Cultivating Confidence in L2 Writing: Communicative and Peer Review Practices, edited by Ashton E. Dawes and Kathryn Jurns

Cultivating Confidence in L2 Writing: Communicative and Peer Review Practices showcases innovative activities for L2 writing classrooms. The goal for this volume is to provide teachers with practical tools to incorporate communication into writing classes, creating opportunities for students to interact and discuss both their writing and the writing process.

Congratulations to all involved!

https://www.candlinandmynard.com/cultivatingconfidence.html

11/06/2026

Call for book chapters. Generative AI and the Language Learner

More details here:
https://www.candlinandmynard.com/calls.html

07/06/2026

New Book! We are proud to announce the publication of Book 9 in our Life and Education in Japan Series:

Artificial Intelligence in Japan’s Language Learning Classrooms, edited by Robert D***s, Oliver Edwards, Dave Bollen, and Tina Shu-wen Lin
https://www.candlinandmynard.com/aijapan.html

Congratulations to everyone involved!

Please join us for the online launch tonight, hosted by JALTCALL and the JALTCALL podcast team.

Date: Monday, June 8th (JST)
7:45 PM – Greetings and informal chat
8:00 PM – Event begins (recorded)

Please register (and submit questions in advance) here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScombfXWFk_R-3zmhuPtT5rhlmWVhKz8lIKgr3h4dbkqQkwQQ/viewform

Meeting link:
https://riverside.com/studio/jalt-call-studio-1-kazu-otani?t=21198edfe2299e97ed78

All welcome!

05/06/2026

Book launch on Monday! All welcome!

Candlin & Mynard is partnering with JALTCALL and the JALTCALL podcast team to host a launch event for our latest book, Artificial Intelligence in Japan’s Language Learning Classrooms, edited by Robert D***s, Oliver Edwards, Dave Bollen, and Tina Shu-wen Lin.

The online launch event will include a live Q&A session with the editors, contributing authors, and publisher.

All attendees will receive a 20% discount coupon, and one attendee will win a free copy in our raffle.

Date: Monday, June 8th (JST)
7:45 PM – Greetings and informal chat
8:00 PM – Event begins (recorded)

Please register (and submit questions in advance) here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScombfXWFk_R-3zmhuPtT5rhlmWVhKz8lIKgr3h4dbkqQkwQQ/viewform

Book information:
https://www.candlinandmynard.com/aijapan.html

Meeting link:
https://riverside.com/studio/jalt-call-studio-1-kazu-otani?t=21198edfe2299e97ed78

Many of the editors, authors, and the publisher will also be attending JALTCALL 2026 at Konan University (Nishinomiya) (June 12–14), where the conference theme, "Prevail or Fail?", explores how AI, technology, and pedagogical innovation are reshaping language education.

We hope you can join us.