Teaching English to speakers of other languages : an introduction / David Nunan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nunan, David, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English language--Study and teaching--Foreign speakers.

English language.

Test of English as a Foreign Language--Evaluation.

Test of English as a Foreign Language.

English language--Ability testing.

Evaluation.

Physical Description:

vi, 203 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Routledge, 2015.

Summary:

David Nunan's dynamic learner-centered teaching style has informed and inspired countless TESOL educators around the world. In this fresh, straightforward introduction to teaching English to speakers of other languages he presents teaching techniques and procedures along with the underlying theory and principles. Complex theories and research studies are explained in a clear and comprehensible, yet non-trivial, manner without trivializing them. Practical examples of how to develop teaching materials and tasks from sound principles provide rich illustrations of theoretical constructs. The content is presented through a lively variety of different textual genres including classroom vignettes showing language teaching in action, question and answer sessions, and opportunities to 'eavesdrop' on small group discussions among teachers and teachers in preparation. Readers get involved through engaging, interactive pedagogical features and opportunities for reflection and personal application. Each chapter follows the same format so that readers know what to expect as they work through the text. Key terms are defined in a Glossary at the end of the book. David Nunan's own reflections and commentaries throughout enrich the direct, up-close style of the text. -- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction

Language teaching methodology

Learner-centered language teaching

Listening

Speaking

Reading

Writing

Pronunciation

Vocabulary

Grammer

Discourse

Learning styles and strategies

Assessment.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781138824669

1138824666

9781138824676

1138824674

OCLC:

904575644

Publisher Number:

99962732859