Reflective Language Teaching is a very user-friendly, "state-of-the-art" text for any teacher considering embarking on self-initiated professional development, either alone or in collaboration with peers. In updating and organizing current thinking, the author has produced an excellent primer for less-experienced teachers. If teachers with experience in reflection are looking for reinvigoration, they, too, may find it here, and as such it is an excellent addition to the field.

JALT Journal

All in all, this book is recommendable for language teachers, who want to start reflecting on their teaching, or who want to confirm whether their way of reflection is adequate. I, as a language teacher, would like all language teachers in the classroom to read this book, recognize or re-recognize the importance of reflection, and start or continue to improve their teaching.

IATEFL

Reflective Language Teaching is an excellent book for second language teachers and teacher educators and any other readers who are interested in teacher reflection and improving language teaching practice. Indeed, it should be required reading for all in-service professional development programmes for second language teachers.

System

Although the subtitle of the book is 'From research to practice', the focus is firmly on practice, and the heart of the volume resides in the rich array of case studies and scenarios as well as the reflection points that punctuate each chapter. This is a book for practitioners: teachers and teacher educators-a 'how to' volume.

Applied Linguistics

Reflective Language Teaching is a comprehensive guide for teachers and teacher educators interested in the role of reflection in second language education... Farrell translates research into practice into this easy to follow, step-by-step instructional book.

Language in Society

The present [edition] to be yet another noteworthy and valuable tool for both language teachers and language teacher trainers. In particular, the book's manual-like style and user-friendly presentation make this text a helpful resource for language teachers from different educational and cultural backgrounds, ranging from mother-tongue teachers and experts in applied linguistics, to non-native teachers, to TESOL students and trainers, and graduate students in applied linguistics ... Farrell's book serves as a convenient reference for teachers, allowing them to consult those topics they most need in connection with their work.

EuroAmerican Journal of Applied Linguistics and Languages