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.
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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 Young Learners text.
Practical English Language Teaching - Young Learners
Chapter One: the child as a language learner
Chapter Two: Teaching listening to young learners
Chapter Three: Teaching speaking to young learners
Chapter Four: Teaching reading to young learners
Chapter Five: Teaching writing to young learners
Chapter Six: Teaching vocabulary to young learners
Chapter Seven: Assessing young learners
Chapter Eight: Working with parents of young learners
Chapter Nine: Key issues in teaching young learners
Appendix: Children's Songs and finger-plays