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Book SynopsisDavid Nunan's dynamic learner-centered teaching style has informed and inspired countless TESOL educators around the world. In this fresh, straightforward introduction to teaching English to speakers of other languages he presents teaching techniques and procedures along with the underlying theory and principles.
Complex theories and research studies are explained in a clear and comprehensible, yet non-trivial, manner without trivializing them. Practical examples of how to develop teaching materials and tasks from sound principles provide rich illustrations of theoretical constructs. The content is presented through a lively variety of different textual genres including classroom vignettes showing language teaching in action, question and answer sessions, and opportunities to eavesdrop' on small group discussions among teachers and teachers in preparation. Readers get involved through engaging, interactive pedagogical features and opportunities for reflection and personal app
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"This volume, by a highly experienced and well-known author in the field of ELT, takes readers directly into classroom contexts around the world, and asks them to reflect on the teaching practices and the theoretical principles underpinning them, and to engage in questions and discussions that occupy many teachers in their own teaching contexts."
—Anne Burns, UNSW, Australia
". . . a fresh look at the craft of TESOL, ideally aimed at the novice teacher. In an interactive approach, Nunan shares theory and engages readers to reflect on both vignettes and their own experiences to better consolidate their understanding of the key concepts of the discipline."
—Ken Beatty, Anaheim University, USA
Table of ContentsIntroduction
Chapter 1 Language Teaching Methodology
Chapter 2 Learner-centered language teaching
Chapter 3 Listening
Chapter 4 Speaking
Chapter 5 Reading
Chapter 6 Writing
Chapter 7 Pronunciation
Chapter 8 Vocabulary
Chapter 9 Grammar
Chapter 10 Discourse
Chapter 11 Learning Styles and Strategies
Chapter 12 Assessment
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