Understanding and Teaching English Spelling: A Strategic Guide (ESL & Applied Linguistics Professional Series)

Brown, Adam

ISBN 10: 113808266X / ISBN 13: 9781138082663

Published by Taylor & Francis Group, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding and Teaching English Spelling: A Strategic Guide (ESL & Applied Linguistics Professional Series)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 113808266X
• ISBN 13: 9781138082663
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Concise and engaging, this text provides pre-service and practicing English language teachers with the knowledge they need to successfully teach the spelling of English. Offering context and explanation for the English spelling system as well as uniquely addressing specific problems in learning the spelling of English words, this book empowers readers with strategies for coping with these problems. Divided into six accessible sections, Brown covers the history of English spelling, the influence of technology on spelling, the role of punctuation, the features of present-day English spelling, teaching strategies for coping with difficult spelling, and the future of spelling and literacy. The short, digestible chapters include practical learning objectives and end-of-chapter exercises to help teachers understand and explain English spelling concepts.

About the Author

Adam Brown is Director of Research at Auckland Institute of Studies, New Zealand.