The Adult Language Learner: A Guide to Good Teaching Practice - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1874016305 ISBN 13: 9781874016304

Publisher: CILT, the National Centre for Languages, 1992

Synopsis

This book is aimed at people teaching languages in adult education. It includes both learning theories and their practical application and offers guidance for professional training and development. A wide range of practical tips, interesting suggestions and advice on the most effective classroom techniques are included, which should help teachers choose the approach most suitable for the needs of their learners and their own teaching style. The book is split into five chapters, each ending with tasks to help the reader further develop the ideas presented. Insights into how adults learn are provided, including motivation, expectations, attitudes and how to facilitate the learning. The practical aspects look at planning lessons, classroom techniques, developing skills and command of the language, flexible materials for different levels and purposes, approaches to encourage learners towards creative language use, alternative methods and new ideas. There is help for those starting out in adult education, two sample lessons and suggestions for classroom activities.

Edition details

• Publisher: CILT, the National Centre for Languages
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1874016305
• ISBN 13: 9781874016304
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192
• Editor: Arthur Lore, Hurd Stella