- 212 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
ELT: The Basics
About this book
ELT: The Basics offers a clear, non-jargonistic introduction to English language teaching for EFL/ESL teachers in training, early career teachers, those considering taking up ELT, and experienced teachers who may want to read about the way the profession has developed and continues to evolve.
Key features of this book include:
- Real classroom data and data from ELT training programmes
- Discussion of a wide range of learning contexts and different types of learners (young learners, adults, third age, academic, refugees and immigrants, etc.)
- Comparisons of different types of syllabuses and methods, and discussion of current technologies
- An emphasis on classroom interaction as the key to maximising learning
Featuring a glossary of key terms, cartoons and illustrations, further reading, personal reflection points, and discussion of the most important and relevant research, this book is a clear and accessible introduction to the complex field of ELT.
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Yes, you can access ELT: The Basics by Michael McCarthy,Steve Walsh in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Languages & Linguistics & Education General. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Endorsements
- Half Title
- Series
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction to the reader
- 1 The raw material: language knowledge
- 2 Language skills
- 3 The main actors: learners and learning
- 4 Syllabuses, materials, methods
- 5 Being a teacher
- 6 Classroom interaction
- 7 Learning how to do it: teacher education
- 8 Technology in and out of the classroom
- Glossary of key terms
- References
- Index