Speaking (Practical English Language Teaching Series) (ELT PELTS) - Softcover

Book 3 of 6: A Course in English Language Teaching

Kathleen Bailey

 
9780073103105: Speaking (Practical English Language Teaching Series) (ELT PELTS)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0073103101 ISBN 13: 9780073103105
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2005

Synopsis

Practical English Language Teaching offers a thorough yet practical overview of language teaching methodology for teachers and teachers in preparation.

The principles outlined in each chapter are richly illustrated with vignettes and extracts from real classrooms so the reader can see what the principles "look like" when realized in classroom teaching.

The book is divided into three sections: Exploring Skills, Exploring Language, and Supporting the Learning Process.

FEATURES:

  • Critical areas of language teaching are comprehensively addressed with a specific focus on practical techniques, strategies, and tips.
  • World-class specialists like Neil Andersen, Kathleen M. Bailey, Mary Ann Christison, and David Nunan offer a variety of perspectives on language teaching and the learning process.
  • Reflection questions invite readers to think about critical issues in language teaching while Action tasks outline strategies for putting new techniques into practice.
  • Thoughtful suggestions for books, articles, and Web sites offer resources for additional, up-to-date information.
  • Expansive glossary offers short and straightforward definitions of core language teaching terms.

    • This is the PELT Speaking text.

    "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

    Synopsis

    "The Practical English Language Teaching" series offers a thorough yet practical overview of language teaching strategies and methodology for teachers and teachers in preparation. Each title in the series is designed as a special-interest core text for teacher training courses. These titles offer tips and techniques on the teaching of listening, speaking, grammar and the role of assessment in language learning. Each contributor addresses key teaching challenges in his/her area of expertise. Each user-friendly book is divided into three sections: exploring skills, exploring language and supporting the learning process. The principles outlined in each chapter are richly illustrated with vignettes and situations from real classrooms. In this way, the reader can see how the principles are put into practice in the classroom.

    "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

    Publisher
    McGraw-Hill Higher Education
    Publication date
    2005
    Language
    English
    ISBN 10 
    0073103101
    ISBN 13 
    9780073103105
    Binding
    Paperback
    Number of pages
    199