Description
Book SynopsisIf teachers are to successfully develop their students'' English language skills it is vital that they overcome any existing lack of confidence and training in grammar and language concepts. Language Knowledge for Secondary Teachers is an accessible book aiming to equip secondary teachers with the knowledge they need to teach language effectively. It clearly explains the essential concepts for language study, introduces the terminology needed for talking about language' and shows how this knowledge can be applied to the skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
This new edition has been fully updated to take into account changes to the curriculum and developments in digital and new media language. Written by an experienced teacher and consultant the book includes:
- All the grammar knowledge that a secondary teacher needs;
- Contemporary language examples to which new teachers can relate;
- A companion website
Table of Contents
Introduction
Part One: Grammar
1. The building blocks of language
2. Applications of morphology
3. Words, words, words
4. Nouns and pronouns
5. Verbs, adjectives and adverbs
6. Noun phrases
7. Verb phrases
9. Clauses
10. Sentences
Part Two: Beyond Grammar
11. Phonology
12. Semantics
13. Discourse
Conclusion
