Practical English Language Teaching: PELT Young Learners

by Linse, Caroline; Nunan, David

• ISBN13: 9780073103082
• ISBN10: 007310308X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-10-03
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

Practical English Language Teachingoffers 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. ..FEATURES: Critical areas of language teachingare comprehensively addressed with a specific focus on practical techniques, strategies, and tips. World-class specialistslike Neil Andersen, Kathleen M. Bailey, Mary Ann Christison, and David Nunan offer a variety of perspectives on language teaching and the learning process. Reflectionquestionsinvite readers to think about critical issues in language teaching whileActiontasksoutline strategies for putting new techniques into practice. Thoughtful suggestions for books, articles, and Web sites offer resources for additional, up-to-date information. Expansive glossaryoffers short and straightforward definitions of core language teaching terms. ...This is the PELT Young Learners text.. .

Table of Contents

the child as a language learner

Teaching listening to young learners

Teaching speaking to young learners

Teaching reading to young learners

Teaching writing to young learners

Teaching vocabulary to young learners

Assessing young learners

Working with parents of young learners

Key issues in teaching young learners

Appendix: Children's Songs and finger-plays

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