This book is about how to teach English as a second language and how
second language students learn. With Communicative Language Teaching
(CLT) at its centre, it takes a practical approach to second language
teaching backed up by clearly explained theory. Presenting eight
essential principles across twelve chapters, the book covers Learner
Autonomy, Social Learning, Integrated Curriculum, Meaning, Diversity,
Thinking Skills, Alternative Assessment and Teacher Co-learning, and
shows how technology and reflective teaching can be used to support and
enhance these essentials in the classroom. Combining theory and
practice, Essentials for Successful English Language Teaching explains
how these principles interweave and support each other within the CLT
paradigm, demonstrating why they are best implemented as a whole, rather
than one at a time.
Now revised and brought fully up to date, this new edition includes:
- A brand new chapter covering technology and cooperation in teaching
practice and how they support CLT-based activities
- Vignettes for each essential principle to consolidate theory and
demonstrate best practice
- Updated real world examples, drawing on teaching experiences from
North America, Africa and Asia
Taking a 'big picture' view that assumes no prior knowledge of
linguistics or language education, Essentials for Successful English
Language Teaching is an energising and fun guide for language
practitioners.
