Phrases in EAP academic writing pedagogy: Illuminating Halliday’s influence on research and practice

This paper looks at how phrases are conceptualized in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) research and practice. It presents examples of phrases identified in academic discourse by EAP researchers, and compares these with examples of the phrases taught in EAP writing course books. The paper highlights the ways in which the forms and functions of phrases recommended for teaching by EAP researchers are different from the forms and functions...