Applied Linguistics: Databases

Databases are the best way of finding peer-reviewed articles, scholarly books, conferences, theses and other information on your topic. Some databases enable you to search across disciplines while others are tailored to help researchers in your specific subject. 

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Have a look at the databases for Applied Linguistics.  Here are some key databases:

• Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts Covers disciplines concerned with the nature and use of language. The database covers all aspects of the study of language including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics.
• Education Research Complete is the major database for education related research.  Great for literature about second language learning and teaching.
• British Education Index provides information on research, policy and practice in education and training in the UK
• Scopus a multidisciplinary database. Good for research questions that cut across different disciplines.

Alternatively, use our full database list to explore databases by subject or material type.

Library online courses

Find out about the online courses we offer for all students to help develop both your wider academic skills and skills in using the Library for your research.

Language Testing

The Language Testing Resources website, established in 1995, serves as a comprehensive guide to language testing materials, offering free access to articles, videos, and other resources for language teachers, testers, and students. Teachers are encouraged to use these resources in their courses while linking to the site rather than copying the materials.

Linguistics resources compiled by University of York

An extensive collection of linguistic resources provided by the University of York, designed to support students and researchers in various fields of linguistics.

resource hub for English language teaching professionals, offering lesson plans, activities, assessments, and articles to support TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) educators and students.

TESOL Resource Centre

A resource hub for English language teaching professionals, offering lesson plans, activities, assessments, and articles to support TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) educators and students.

The Center for Applied Linguistics

A non-profit organization providing research, resources, and services to improve communication and cultural understanding through language learning and linguistic study.

The LINGUIST List

A free resource offering a wide range of linguistic information, including job listings, research publications, and conference announcements, to support the global linguistics community.

Rosetta Project Archive (via Archive.org)

A long-term language preservation initiative offering an archive of languages, aiming to document and preserve human languages through a freely accessible online collection.

Using English for Academic Purposes (UEfAP)

A guide tailored for students in higher education, providing resources and strategies to help non-native English speakers develop the academic language skills needed for university studies.