Teaching Grammar in Second Language Classrooms: Integrating Form-Focused Instruction in Communicative Context
Recent SLA research recognizes the necessity of attention to grammar and demonstrates that form-focused instruction is especially effective when it is incorporated into a meaningful communicative context. Designed specifically for second-language teachers, this text identifies and explores the various options for integrating a focus on grammar and a focus on communication in classroom contexts and offers concrete examples of teaching activities for each option
This text looks at how computers are being used in primary classrooms and how they could be used better. Its three sections focus upon: how do we investigate learning through talk around computers? What affects the quality of group work around computers? What can teachers do to improve this?
Exploring English Language Teaching: Language in Action
Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics is a series of introductory level textbooks covering the core topics in Applied Linguistics, primarily designed for those entering postgraduate studies and language professionals returning to academic study. The books take an innovative "practice to theory" approach, with a 'back-to-front' structure. This leads the reader from real-world problems and issues, through a discussion of intervention and how to engage with these concerns, before finally relating these practical issues to theoretical foundations.
English is the dominant language of international business relations, and a good working knowledge of the language is essential for today's legal or business professional. Written for both students and practitioners, Legal English is a highly practical handbook, which addresses all aspects of legal employment, from the very basic use of language, to Chairing formal meetings. Supported for the first time by questions and answers throughout, this is the ideal learning aid for those seeking to perfect their legal English.
Теория обучения иностранным языкам. Лингводидактика и методика
Учебное пособие, написанное известными специалистами, авторами многочисленных учебников и учебных пособий по школьной и вузовской методике, призвано сформировать у преподавателей любых неродных языков общее представление о теории обучения иностранным языкам как научной области, о закономерностях построения учебного процесса при развитии устного и письменного общения. Новизна авторского подхода состоит в том, что иностранный язык (как учебный предмет ) рассматривается в качестве составной части языкового образования в условиях искусственной языковой среды.
