ELT Basics : A Beginner's Guide to English Language Teaching.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dormer, Jan Edwards.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

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

Physical Description:

1 online resource (151 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : TESOL Press, 2023.

Summary:

ELT Basics is an invaluable resource for those seeking a straightforward, practical, and foundational understanding of English language teaching. This book covers a broad range of important topics, such as what it means to "know" a language, how people learn new languages, and what teachers can do to teach English effectively. In this concise volume, you'll find lists, visuals, and other resources to maximize understanding, even with limited time. Whether you're looking for a basic understanding of ELT or considering a career in language teaching but want to know more first, this book will teach you about language acquisition as well as how to plan, instruct, and assess multilingual learners of English. With its global audience-minded approach and its final chapter highlighting resources to help you continue your teaching journey, ELT Basics is the perfect springboard for further reflection and learning about teaching the English language. **This title also includes a companion website with online resources.**

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Dedication

Introduction

Chapter 1. Understanding Language

Chapter 2. Understanding Language Acquisition

Chapter 3. Addressing Difference: Considering Individual Contexts, Students, and Teachers

Chapter 4. Planning and Teaching English Language Lessons

Chapter 5. Assessment in ELT

Chapter 6. ELT Skills and Activities

Chapter 7. Charting a Course for ELT Development

Glossary

References

Appendixes

A. Acronyms in ELT

B. Sample Worksheets

C. Resources.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Other Format:

Print version: Dormer, Jan Edwards ELT Basics

ISBN:

9781953745170

1953745172

OCLC:

1371752846