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Book Synopsis
This new edition of Teach EFL is the ultimate practical reference guide to becoming an EFL teacher.

Riddell''s book is a classic - it answers all those questions new language teachers have....covers an amazing amount in a clear accessible way.
David Carr, Director of Teacher Training
International House London

This book is packed with information on:
-effective teaching techniques.
-sound classroom management.
-practical lesson planning.

-successful job hunting and career development.

This is an indispensable book for all new EFL teachers: a step-by-step guide on what to teach and how to teach it. This edition has been fully revised to include:

-insights from teachers working around the world.
-up-to-date information on technology as an aid to learning.
-comprehensive information on the increasingly popular task-based learning.
-invaluable advice on making the transition from learning to

Trade Review
Riddell's book is a classic - it answers all those questions new language teachers have....covers an amazing amount in a clear accessible way. * David Carr, Director of Teacher Training, International House London *

Table of Contents
  • : Topic 1: Saying "Hello"
  • : Topic 2: Asking for things
  • : Topic 3: Making conversation
  • : Topic 4: Talking about your daily life
  • : Topic 5: Giving explanations
  • : Topic 6: Staying in contact
  • : Topic 7: Travelling and handling money
  • : Topic 8: Using public transport
  • : Topic 9: Meeting friends
  • : Topic 10: Finding accommodation
  • : Glossary
  • : Quick reference: communicative functions
  • : 12 Receptive skills: Listening
  • : 13 Productive skills: Speaking
  • : 14 Productive skills: Writing
  • : 15 Spoken and written mistakes
  • : 16 Correction
  • : 17 Lesson planning 1: Aims
  • : 18 Lesson planning 2: Writing a lesson plan
  • : 19 Lesson planning 3: Anticipating problems/language analysis
  • : 20 Lesson planning 4: What would you do if... ?
  • : 21 Using course books and other materials
  • : 22 Testing students
  • : 23 Teaching one-to-one
  • : 24 Using video
  • : 25 Professional awareness and development
  • : 26 Career prospects and job hunting
  • : 27 A guide to levels
  • : 28 Language glossary
  • : 29 A glossary of terms
  • : 30 Some useful addresses
  • : Index

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      Publisher: John Murray Press
      Publication Date: 27/06/2014
      ISBN13: 9781473601154, 978-1473601154
      ISBN10: 1473601150

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This new edition of Teach EFL is the ultimate practical reference guide to becoming an EFL teacher.

      Riddell''s book is a classic - it answers all those questions new language teachers have....covers an amazing amount in a clear accessible way.
      David Carr, Director of Teacher Training
      International House London

      This book is packed with information on:
      -effective teaching techniques.
      -sound classroom management.
      -practical lesson planning.

      -successful job hunting and career development.

      This is an indispensable book for all new EFL teachers: a step-by-step guide on what to teach and how to teach it. This edition has been fully revised to include:

      -insights from teachers working around the world.
      -up-to-date information on technology as an aid to learning.
      -comprehensive information on the increasingly popular task-based learning.
      -invaluable advice on making the transition from learning to

      Trade Review
      Riddell's book is a classic - it answers all those questions new language teachers have....covers an amazing amount in a clear accessible way. * David Carr, Director of Teacher Training, International House London *

      Table of Contents
      • : Topic 1: Saying "Hello"
      • : Topic 2: Asking for things
      • : Topic 3: Making conversation
      • : Topic 4: Talking about your daily life
      • : Topic 5: Giving explanations
      • : Topic 6: Staying in contact
      • : Topic 7: Travelling and handling money
      • : Topic 8: Using public transport
      • : Topic 9: Meeting friends
      • : Topic 10: Finding accommodation
      • : Glossary
      • : Quick reference: communicative functions
      • : 12 Receptive skills: Listening
      • : 13 Productive skills: Speaking
      • : 14 Productive skills: Writing
      • : 15 Spoken and written mistakes
      • : 16 Correction
      • : 17 Lesson planning 1: Aims
      • : 18 Lesson planning 2: Writing a lesson plan
      • : 19 Lesson planning 3: Anticipating problems/language analysis
      • : 20 Lesson planning 4: What would you do if... ?
      • : 21 Using course books and other materials
      • : 22 Testing students
      • : 23 Teaching one-to-one
      • : 24 Using video
      • : 25 Professional awareness and development
      • : 26 Career prospects and job hunting
      • : 27 A guide to levels
      • : 28 Language glossary
      • : 29 A glossary of terms
      • : 30 Some useful addresses
      • : Index

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