Working with Words: A Guide to Teaching and Learning Vocabulary (Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers) - Hardcover

Gairns, Ruth; Redman, Stuart

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521268893 ISBN 13: 9780521268899

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1986

Synopsis

This is a practical guide for teachers on how to select, organise and teach vocabulary to all levels of students. It discusses the linguistic and psychological theories relevant to vocabulary learning, describes with clear examples traditional and current methods of presentation and practice, and suggests ways of assessing and supplementing the vocabulary component of coursebooks. Working with Words is an ideal resource for practising teachers and teachers in training.

About this title

Review

' ... offers trainees as well as experienced teachers a comprehensive and very accessible review of the main issues in vocabulary teaching and learning, and a wealth of ideas and techniques to take into the classroom.' ELTJ

' ... an excellent book that brings vocabulary into the mainstream of ESL teaching and materials development.' Studies in Second Language Acquisition

' ... a must for the staffroom library.' ELTJ

Book Description

A practical guide on how to select, organise and teach vocabulary to students of all levels.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521268893
• ISBN 13: 9780521268899
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 208