Practical English Language Teaching (PELT): Speaking

Features
• A clear orientation to the teaching of speaking, including an historical overview and an introduction to major approaches and analyses that
have informed pedagogy. A detailed treatment of the teaching of speaking at beginning, intermedi­ate, and advanced levels, providing practical techniques for teaching and assessing speaking and pronunciation at each of these levels. Reflection questions inviting readers to think about critical issues in lan­guage teaching and Action tasks requiring readers to apply the ideas, principles, and techniques to the teaching of speaking and pronunciation in their own situation.
• A great deal of practical illustration from a wide range of textbooks and extracts from authentic classroom interaction.
A “key issues” chapter that provides suggestions for dealing with large, multi-level classes, introducing technology, and catering to different
learning styles and strategies. Suggestions for books, articles, and Websites offering resources for addi­tional up-to-date information.
An expansive glossary that offers short and straightforward definitions of core language teaching terms. m+m+m