This introduction to Applied Linguistics focuses on second language acquisition. It discusses different theoretical approaches from an interdisciplinary perspective, and deals with the main areas of research, such as individual differences, the role of instruction, cross-linguistic influence or input and interaction. It also includes a chapter on the acquisition of English as a third language. This volume is designed as a guide for students of Applied Linguistics, includes practical activities and an annotated bibliography at each chapter, plus additional sources for the study of second language acquisition such as dictionaries and internet links.
This volume is designed as a guide for students of Applied Linguistics, includes practical activities and an annotated bibliography at each chapter, plus additional sources for the study of second language acquisition such as dictionaries ...
A Complete Guide to Teaching English As a Second Language
This comprehensive 22 Chapter publication gives both theoretical insights and practical guidance to anyone wanting to begin Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). It is the supporting textbook for both the core and elective units of the Australian Government accredited Certificate IV and Diploma of TESOL developed by Language Training Institute. The topics addressed in TESOL Made Practical For All Situations include (but are not limited to): English Grammar; Language and Culture; Teaching Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking; Assessment in the TESOL Context; Syllabus Design and Lesson Planning, teaching English to specific target groups such as children; Using Music, Art and Drama; the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet; Teaching Spelling and Pronunciation; Developing Resource Files; Working with Volunteers in ESL Contexts and Establishing Community Based English Classes; Teaching English for Academic or Specific Purposes; and TESOL Methodology.
The topics addressed in TESOL Made Practical For All Situations include (but are not limited to): English Grammar; Language and Culture; Teaching Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking; Assessment in the TESOL Context; Syllabus Design and ...
building bridges : research and practice in teaching English as a second language : selected papers from the fourteenth annual convention of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, San Francisco, California, March 4-9, 1980
I am going to speak with 100,000 voices] On behalf of the international
organization that I have the privilege to represent, I bring you the greetings of
more than 100,000 foreign- and second-language teachers in almost 100
countries all over ...
