Based on original research and novel concepts this book investigates the nature and use of
terminology from linguistic and applied viewpoints. Throughout problems with terminology such
as overuse by teachers and cases of synonymy and polysemy are considered and solutions are
offered. Part One looks firstly at some basic concepts then draws important distinctions
between pedagogic and scientific terminology and between transparent opaque and iconic terms
before examining the historical lexical and grammatical nature of terms. Part Two attempts to
estimate the value and relevance of terminology in language teaching and describes the use and
knowledge of terminology in various language-teaching-related constituencies: learners
teachers textbooks grammars and research. It concludes with a discussion of the criteria for
evaluating terms and an analysis of terms used in ELT.
