Drawing on research and theory in applied linguistics, Nation and Newton (both applied linguistics, Victoria U., Wellington, New Zealand) present a concise discussion of the major considerations when teaching ESL/EFL students at all levels of proficiency to develop their listening and speaking skills. Designed for teachers and teacher trainees, the text does not require previous knowledge of second language acquisition theory or language teaching methodology. It is organized around a four-strand framework--meaning-focused input, meaning-focused output, language-focused learning, and fluency development--and covers numerous teaching techniques, along with guidelines for testing and monitoring. A companion text by Nation, Teaching ESL/EFL Reading and Writing is also available. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Using a framework based on principles of teaching and learning, this guide for teachers and teacher trainees provides a wealth of suggestions for helping learners at all levels of proficiency develop their listening and speaking skills and fluency. By following these suggestions, which are organized around four strands - meaning-focused input, meaning-focused output, language-focused learning, and fluency development - teachers will be able to design and present a balanced program for their students.
Teaching ESL/EFL Listening and Speaking, and its companion text, Teaching ESL/EFL Reading and Writing, are similar in format and the kinds of topics covered, but do not need to be used together. Drawing on research and theory in applied linguistics, their focus is strongly hands-on, featuring
- easily applied principles,
- a large number of useful teaching techniques, and
- guidelines for testing and monitoring.
All Certificate, Diploma, Masters and Doctoral courses for teachers of English as a second or foreign language include a teaching methods component. The texts are designed for and have been field tested in such programs.
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