& Scarino, A. (2013). Intercultural language teaching and learning. Chichester, UK: John Wiley and Sons. This book was written by two South Australian professors, but its relevance to the New Zealand context cannot be overlooked. Liddicoat & Scarino's focus on intercultural aspects of language teaching and learning reflects New Zealand's increasingly multicultural environment, strengthening language learning as a tool to help develop students' understanding of the rich cultural diversity. By introducing readers to a broad range of foundational concepts about language, culture, and identity, the authors provide both educators and researchers with a starting point for engaging in the extensive research completed in this field, while sharing a detailed assessment of a wide range of factors relating to language teaching. and learning. This text is a comprehensive and in-depth analysis that aims to support those new to this subject in developing their practice and education, while also supporting a responsive and fluid focus based on the needs of each individual language