ELT Basics
eBook - ePub

ELT Basics

A Beginner's Guide to English Language Teaching

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

ELT Basics

A Beginner's Guide to English Language Teaching

About this book

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.**

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Dedication
  6. Introduction
  7. Chapter 1. Understanding Language
  8. Chapter 2. Understanding Language Acquisition
  9. Chapter 3. Addressing Difference: Considering Individual Contexts, Students, and Teachers
  10. Chapter 4. Planning and Teaching English Language Lessons
  11. Chapter 5. Assessment in ELT
  12. Chapter 6. ELT Skills and Activities
  13. Chapter 7. Charting a Course for ELT Development
  14. Glossary
  15. References
  16. Appendixes