Developing Language: The Science Behind Learning to Read: Robert Greenleaf surveys the latest medical research that reveals how the brain decodes the written word and its implications for reading instruction.

SPECIAL NEW SERIES - DIALECTS: This issue marks the launch of a major new series on dialects in America. In "The State of American Dialects" Walt Wolfram and Natalie Schilling-Estes discuss the effects of media, transportation, and technology on the language we use and predict the future of American dialects as English assumes a global role.

Focus: We mark the conference of NAFSA: Association of International Educators' with a look at Intensive English Programs in the US. Teresa O'Donnell introduces the Commission on English Language Programs Accreditation. Barbara Stipek examines the role of the Association of American Intensive English Programs. Dorothy Zemach and Carlos Islam explore opportunities for prospective IEP teachers. Debra Daise surveys the position of IEPs in academia.

Features: YOUNG LEARNERS: Howard De Leeuw and Susan Stannard continue their series on ESL inclusion in elementary schools with a look at classroom resources. In the "LinguistiCAL" column, Margaret Crandall discusses two-way language programs.

TESTING: Bill Hellriegel presents his experiences with student-designed tests. Hugh Bateman introduces the Business English Certificates. Maureen Patterson discusses ACT ESL Placement tests.

PUBLISH OR PERISH: Andy Martin takes a lowdown look at publishing for higher ed. ESL

CROSS-CULTURAL ISSUES: Teaching ESL outside the United States involves cultural adjustment. Kyra Jannsen and Antonina Badan present a case history from the Ukraine.

FOREIGN LANGUAGES: Chaz Penedes examines opportunities for teachers of foreign languages in the US Army.

ELECTRONIC EDUCATION: Steven Donahue presents a new model for teaching pronunciation online. Tyler Watts discusses the commercialization of online courses.

NATIVE LANGUAGES: Mexico's indigenous writers are sounding a new note. Ines Hernandez-Avila reports.

Editorial: Life's A Bowl of Gumbo
Letters: Thriving In Two Worlds and A Dose Of TEFLers’ Reality
Books: Soldiering Ahead With PCP Dictionary, An Online Network Commodity, Pronunciation Does Matter, Playing the Right Role, Preparing Students for the Workplace, Street Talk
Webster: Expecting An Expert?
Last Laugh: The Two Faces of English Words

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