Description
Book SynopsisPublished in 1978, this is a concise and practical guide to the use of linguistic theory and analytical techniques in English language teaching at secondary and tertiary levels of education.
Much has been written in this area in the past, but previous emphasis has most often been theoretical. This book is concerned with the realities of teaching, and each technique recommended is explained by reference to actual examples of students' writing and speech. The underlying theory is discussed only when this serves to clarify practice.
John Keen demonstrates how students' existing grasp of the uses and processes of English can provide a reliable base from which to develop their language skills in a meaningful and effective way. His own experience has convinced him that the sympathetic use of linguistic insights can help in teaching the conventions of spelling and grammar, developing students' sensitivity to meaning in language and enabling them to use language resourcefully i
Table of Contents
Introduction. 1. Structures and Functions. 2. Understanding your students’ language. 3. Spelling and Grammar: Some Linguistic Implications. 4. Meanings: A Matter of Context. 5. Frameworks for Language Function. 6. Cohesion. 7. Sources.
