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Practical resources designed to help language educators apply the latest research and most effective pedagogical methods to classroom pronunciation instruction In Second Language Pronunciation: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Teaching, a team of distinguished researchers and educators delivers an incisive and practical approach to evidence-based pronunciation instruction in second language classrooms. Developed for language teachers who want to incorporate and implement the most effective pedagogical methods in their language instruction, this edited volume offers 15 essays that connect the latest research with practical applications in the classroom. In addition to exploring recent but less well-known methods—like High Variability Phonetic Training, discourse-based teaching, communicative classrooms, and technology-based methods—these chapters are unified in bringing theory to bear on practical questions faced by language teachers. The chapters follow a standard format, moving from critical research issues to pedagogical implications, and practical resources to equip language teachers, scholars, administrators, and teachers-in-training with the tools they require to develop their students’ pronunciation abilities. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to using empirical evidence to guide pronunciation instruction in second language studentsComprehensive explorations of the integration of pronunciation instruction into second language educationPractical discussions of perception training in pronunciation instruction and the importance of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Second Language Pronunciation

An up-to-date overview of second language acquisition, designed to engage 21st-century learners Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the main concepts, issues, and debates in second language acquisition studies. This introductory textbook is aimed specifically at students encountering the topic for the first time. Each chapter offers a modern layout with engaging pedagogical features such as self-assessment and discussion questions, project ideas, and further reading and viewing suggestions. The second edition of Introducing Second Language Acquisition: Perspectives and Practices has been fully updated to reflect the most recent scholarship in the field. It introduces a new structure, featuring separate chapters on theoretical perspectives which cover past and present approaches as well as cognitive approaches. New content also includes sections on skill acquisition theory, translanguaging, second language literacy development, and multilingualism. Written in accessible language and with a focus on practical applications, this go-to textbook is a clear and concise introduction to second language acquisition studies, offering lessons drawn from the latest leading research. It is an ideal resource for students in applied linguistics and second language education. This key text offers: Comprehensive coverage of the latest research in second language acquisition studiesImproved ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Introducing Second Language Acquisition - Kirsten M. Hummel

Second Language Learning and Language Teaching provides an introduction to the application of second language acquisition research to language teaching. Assuming no previous background in second language acquisition or language teaching methods, this text starts by introducing readers to the basic issues of second language acquisition research. It then examines how people learn particular aspects of the second language, such as grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and the writing system, and at the strategies they adopt in their learning and the differences between individuals. Final chapters look at second language learning in a broader context – the goals of language teaching and how teaching methods relate to SLA research. This newly updated fifth edition builds on the comprehensive scope of earlier editions while also addressing more recent developments in the field, particularly multilingual approaches to language teaching.

Objev podobné jako Second Language Learning and Language Teaching - Vivian Cook

This book applies a psycholinguistic perspective to instructed second language acquisition, seeking to bridge the gap between second language acquisition research and language teaching practices. It challenges the traditional divide between conscious and unconscious processes, or explicit and implicit learning, and re-envisions this as a continuum of the varying levels of consciousness which can be applied by learners to different language behaviors in the second language classroom. It applies this model to learner development and the classroom context, discussing pedagogical applications for instructors at all levels. This book will be of interest to researchers and graduate students in second language acquisition, psycholinguistics and language pedagogy. The accessible discussion of research findings, pedagogical approaches and classroom tasks and activities make this book particularly relevant for language teachers, providing the tools needed to apply second language acquisition research in their classroom.

Objev podobné jako Psycholinguistic Approaches to Instructed Second Language Acquisition - Daniel R. Walter

A Design Orientation to Second Language Writing Instruction presents the principles of a Design orientation to second language writing and argues for new directions in second language writing instruction. This book elaborates an approach to L2 writing instruction relevant for the diverse multilingual educational contexts and ever-changing literacies of the 21st century. A comprehensive introductory chapter which synthesizes recent history and current challenges in writing instruction for languages other than English is followed by chapters that link theory and practice, articulate principles of Design writing, and provide practical guidance for how instructors can implement Design writing instruction in ways that increase the relevance and value of writing for today''s diverse learners. As well as being a valuable resource for researchers of second language acquisition and second language instructors at all levels of instruction, A Design Orientation to Second Language Writing Instruction will also appeal to teacher educators and graduate students.

Objev podobné jako A Design Orientation to Second Language Writing Instruction - Heather Willis Allen

Genre-Based approaches to Second Language Writing Instruction have become a powerful and popular means of assisting second and multilingual writers in learning to engage in professional, pedagogical and academic genres that are often high-stakes. This book presents a framework for teaching second language and multilingual writing that integrates Concept-Based Language Instruction and Genre-Based Writing Pedagogy. The authors present three large-scale implementations, within a graduate legal writing context, a cross-disciplinary doctoral research writing context and a graduate mechanical engineering context, and demonstrate how the pedagogical and theoretical framework is interdisciplinary, flexible and comprehensive. It provides a means of theorizing, researching, teaching and assessing the development of second language writer genre knowledge from nascency through expertise and equips second language writing instructors with a theoretical and practical toolkit to empower student writers to be more agentive, aware and strategic in their writing.

Objev podobné jako Concept-Based Language Instruction and Genre-Based Second Language Writing Pedagogy - J. Elliott Casal, Xixin Qiu, Lindsey M. Kurtz

Collins Cambridge IGCSEâ„¢ English as a Second Language Third Edition has been fully updated to support the revised Cambridge IGCSEâ„¢ and IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language syllabuses (0510/0511/0991/0993) for examination from 2024Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFor examination from 2024Written and edited by experienced English as a Second Language authors and examinersIn-depth coverage of the Cambridge IGCSEâ„¢ and IGCSE (9-1) English as a Second Language syllabuses (0510/0511/0991/0993) for examination from 2024Equal coverage of each of the four skills of listening, reading, speaking and writingFun and creative projects at the end of each chapterTopic-based chapters provide engaging content so that language is developed through real-world contextsRich variety of texts and audio to help students develop their reading and listening skillsProvides extensive support and advice to help students prepare for assessmentThis resource is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the full syllabus for examination from 2024.

Objev podobné jako Cambridge IGCSEâ„¢ English as a Second Language Student's Book - Susan Anstey, Emma Wilkinson, Alison Burch, Shubha Koshy, Lucy Hobbs, Lorna Pepper, A

Multiliteracies, Multimodality and Learning by Design in Second Language Learning and Teacher Education offers valuable insights and practical strategies for addressing the language and literacy needs of students in diverse, multilingual classrooms. This edited volume delves into the dynamic interplay between multimodality, multiliteracies, and Learning by Design, providing evidence-based research and actionable guidance for their effective implementation in second language learning and teacher education. Examining the advantages of incorporating multimodality and multiliteracies in second language teacher training, this book emphasizes the use of multimodal texts to create engaging and meaningful lessons for L2 learners. By empowering students as active co-constructors of knowledge, this book equips educators with the necessary tools to foster a vibrant and inclusive learning environment. Designed specifically for pre-service and practicing teachers, Multiliteracies, Multimodality and Learning by Design in Second Language Learning and Teacher Education serves as an indispensable resource for integrating the Pedagogy of multiliteracies into both coursework and classroom practices.

Objev podobné jako Multiliteracies, Multimodality, and Learning by Design in Second Language Learning and Teacher Education

Despite the key role played by second language acquisition (SLA) courses in linguistics, teacher education and language teaching degrees, participants often struggle to bridge the gap between SLA theories and their many applications in the classroom. In order to overcome the ‘transfer’ problem from theory to practice, Andrea Nava and Luciana Pedrazzini present SLA principles through the actions and words of teachers and learners.Second Language Acquisition in Action identifies eight important SLA principles and involves readers in an ‘experiential’ approach which enables them to explore these principles ‘in action’. Each chapter is structured around three stages: experience and reflection; conceptualisation; and restructuring and planning. Discussion questions and tasks represent the core of the book. These help readers in the process of ‘experiencing’ SLA research and provide them with opportunities to try their hands at different areas of language teachers’ professional expertise.Aimed at those on applied linguistics MA courses, TESOL/EFL trainees and in-service teachers, Second Language Acquisition in Action features:· Key Questions at the start of each chapter · Data-based tasks to foster reflection and to help bridge the gap between theory and practice· Audiovisual extracts of lessons on an accompanying website· Further Reading suggestions at the end of each chapter

Objev podobné jako Second Language Acquisition in Action - Andrea Navagero, Dr Luciana Pedrazzini

Practical Grammar Teaching for the Second Language Classroom provides a well-rounded foundation for teaching second language (L2) grammar for pre-service, novice, and practicing teachers, as well as for teacher educators who seek to develop their professional knowledge and skills. Written in a highly readable style for an international audience, it presents classroom strategies, techniques, activities, and applications of current and effective innovations to English grammar instruction.The contributors to this volume are well-established and highly regarded experts in L2 pedagogy, and each contributor offers a thorough overview of the principled and research-based instruction currently prevalent in teaching L2 grammar worldwide. The book provides practical guidelines and strategies for focused language instruction, teaching grammar in writing classes, and applications of technology to grammar teaching and learning.This key text is essential for students in undergraduate and graduate MA-TESOL (Master of Arts for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)Â programs, pre-service and practicing ESL/EFL (English as a second language/English as a foreign language)Â teachers, teacher educators, and teaching faculty.

Objev podobné jako Practical Grammar Teaching for the Second Language Classroom

The Acquisition of French as a Second Language: A Research Overview is the first text to present, in one place, a comprehensive, systematic overview of research on the acquisition of French as a second or additional language.Drawing on classic and current empirical studies on learner cohorts at different proficiency stages in various learning contexts all over the world, Martin Howard expertly synthesizes and analyzes a range of linguistic features, factors affecting learning, theoretical approaches or conceptual frameworks, and methodological or experimental issues in French SLA, and connects these insights from L2 French to key applied and theoretical questions in SLA research more broadly. The text further offers details of key corpora of L2 French data and sets the agenda for future work in French SLA by indicating gaps in the literature and recommending directions for future research.This unique, cohesive volume will be an invaluable foundational resource to advanced students and researchers in SLA, bilingualism/multilingualism, French & Romance studies, applied linguistics, language education, and related areas who are interested in LOTEs (languages other than English) and French SLA in particular. It will also be useful to those studying to become French second language educators.

Objev podobné jako The Acquisition of French as a Second Language - Martin Howard

This book focusses on the teaching and learning of Chinese as a second language (CSL) in contemporary Taiwan. It explores linguistic, social, and pedagogical perspectives and offers unique insights into Taiwan''s diverse language landscape, from international students to immigrant learners. Readers will gain an in-depth understanding of how Mandarin is taught and learned in Taiwan, benefiting from the book''s linguistic approach and its examination of multilingualism, teacher education, and immigrant language programs. It provides practical insights for CSL teachers and learners, combining theoretical analysis with real-world examples of language use in Taiwan. This book is ideal for CSL instructors, aspiring teachers, and students interested in learning Mandarin in Taiwan. It will also appeal to scholars studying language pedagogy, and sociolinguistics, and those involved in teacher education programs.

Objev podobné jako Teaching Chinese as a Second Language in Taiwan - Chen-chun E, Jung-yueh Tu, Chun-yi Peng

Boost your International GCSE success with the only revision guide specifically tailored to OxfordAQA English as a Second Language!This new guide ensures that your exam preparation exactly matches the assessment objectives and curriculum content for OxfordAQA International GCSE English as a Second Language.To provide students with an all-round approach to exam preparation, the revision guide follows a unique three-step approach covering Knowledge, Recap, and Apply sections to ensure learning success.With full practice exam papers for every skill and detailed examiner feedback on the correct answers, the revision guide gives students additional practice and a better understanding of how to achieve high marks in their OxfordAQA International GCSE ESL exams.Easy-to-use, visually appealing revision units with clear links and connections make the course content accessible to all students, giving everyone the best possible chance to get the results they deserve.

Objev podobné jako OxfordAQA International GCSE English as a Second Language (9280) - Dean Roberts

This multidisciplinary volume is a systematic, well-researched resource to help understand methods and techniques of teaching English as a second language. It integrates theory with praxis, drawing on the Cognitivist - Social interactionist theory and Constructivist approaches adopted in an English classroom. It provides insights into recent trends in teaching, given the changed teaching-learning scenario in education, while simultaneously aiding in the development of the 4 IR skills much needed in the 21st century.Written in easy-to-understand language, the book expounds on various language skills and their application in real-world classrooms. These classroom-tested techniques can be used by teachers by modifying the context in which they are used. The tasks help develop critical thinking and problems solving abilities in learners. The techniques and practices elucidated in the book are designed to be accessible to a global readership.This book will be useful to students, pre-service teachers, and researchers, who are new to the teaching of English Language. It will also be an essential companion to practicing in-service teachers and Teacher Trainers to further sharpen their concepts and skills.

Objev podobné jako Teaching English as Second Language - Aarati R Mujumdar

The only resources designed for the Cambridge IGCSE® Chinese as a Second Language syllabus (0523) for first examination from 2020. With topics ranging from festivals to travel and technology, each unit is based around one authentic Mandarin Chinese text and audio recording. This mix of content helps students engage with the subject and develop their ability to handle real language materials. Audio recordings (available online) help students practise the new listening aspect of the course, while ''Culture boxes'' provide interesting insights into Chinese culture. Students will work collaboratively with others – sometimes in pairs and other times in groups – to develop language skills through communication. Answers to the coursebook questions are in the digital teacher''s resource.

Objev podobné jako Cambridge IGCSEâ„¢ Chinese as a Second Language Coursebook - Ivy Liu So Ling, Xixia Wang, Martin Mak

Teaching English to Second Language Learners in Academic Contexts: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking provides the fundamental knowledge that ESL and EFL teachers need to teach the four language skills. This foundational text, written by internationally renowned experts in the field, explains why skills-based teaching is at the heart of effective instruction in English for academic purposes (EAP) contexts. Each of the four main sections of the book helps readers understand how each skill—reading, writing, listening, and speaking—works and explains what research has to say about successful skill performance. Pedagogically focused chapters apply this information to principles for EAP curriculum design and to instructional activities and tasks adaptable in a wide range of language-learning contexts. Options for assessment and the role of digital technologies are considered for each skill, and essential information on integrated-skill instruction is provided. Moving from theory to practice, this teacher-friendly text is an essential resource for courses in TESOL programs, for in-service teacher-training seminars, and for practicing EAP teachers who want to upgrade their teaching abilities and knowledge bases.

Objev podobné jako Teaching English to Second Language Learners in Academic Contexts - Grabe William, Christine C.M. ) Goh, Larry Vandergrift, Jonathan M. Newton, Fred

This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the full syllabus for examination from 2024.Confidently navigate the new Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language syllabus with an all-encompassing course companion; expertly formulated to ensure students develop practical language skills and key cultural knowledge with the support of real-world, internationally focused guidance.- Easily plan and progress through the course with a logical, unit-by-unit approach written by a trusted team of highly experienced authors.- Encourage meaningful engagement through stimulating project-based tasks and a visual, global presentation of themes to help students familiarise themselves with concepts.- Practise, perfect, and assess essential practical language skills with thematically relevant reading, writing, speaking, listening, and grammatical tasks across each unit.- Support the needs of all students on the course with activities of varying difficulty levels including discussion-based tasks and challenging activities to help build confidence.- Consolidate learning and provide opportunities for students to independently review progress using the clearly structured unit introductions and end-of-unit ''Reflection'' activities.

Objev podobné jako Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language - Paizee Daphne, Sally Burbeary

An essential resource for individuals entering the field of second language (L2) teaching and learning, this book provides a complete set of instructional materials written in accessible language. Providing enough material to use for an entire semester, the book offers exciting activities for the L2 classroom, alongside outlining the theories and research that support them, including how to connect theory with practice. Each chapter includes: extensive and up-to-date content presented in a clear, engaging, and accessible manner; pre- and post-reading activities to help students connect the topics to their own lives; pedagogical guidelines with practical suggestions; summaries of empirical studies in non-technical, jargon-free language; end-of-chapter assignments which re-enforce students'' learning and relate directly to the content. The book concludes with a compelling chapter on the research–practice dialogue. Online resources include lecture slides for instructors and audio files.

Objev podobné jako A Practical Guide to Second Language Teaching and Learning - Masatoshi Nakayama, Shawn Loewen

Suitable for students of Cambridge IGCSE™ English as a Second Language (0510/0511/0991/0993). Help your students confidently prepare for assessment with the Cambridge IGCSE™ English as a Second

Objev podobné jako Cambridge IGCSEâ„¢ English as a Second Language Practice Tests with Answers with Digital Access (2 Years) - Tom Bradbury, Mark Fountain, Melissa Thoms

This Element offers readers an overview of the theory, research, and practice of teaching academic writing to second language/multilingual (L2) students. The Element begins with a discussion of contextual features and some of the most common settings in which L2AW is taught. The Element then defines and shares examples of several concepts, pedagogical approaches, and teaching practices that are particularly relevant to L2AW instruction. Reflective questions guide readers to consider how these aspects of L2AW might be carried out within their own educational settings. Finally, the Element considers the rapid changes in technology and their influences on texts and academic writing.

Objev podobné jako Teaching Second Language Academic Writing - Christine M. Tardy

How would you begin to introduce ESL/EFL students to English vowel sounds? This reflective question and many others await your discussion and analysis in this revised edition of TESOL Press''s best-selling Teaching Pronunciation. This volume explores different approaches to teaching pronunciation in second language classrooms and contains updated research as well as a new, detailed lesson plan. Murphy explores how thought groups, or how speakers use clusters of words to best fit the communicative situation, are essential for a clearer understanding of most components of English pronunciation that are taught in the ESL/EFL classroom.

Objev podobné jako Teaching Pronunciation, Revised - John Murphy

ETpedia Pronunciation is a one-stop resource for teaching English language pronunciation both in the classroom and online, full of practical ideas, inspiration, tips, and classroom activities.

Objev podobné jako ETpedia Pronunciation - John Hughes, Gerhard Erasmus

This clear, informative textbook is designed to help the student achieve optimal success as a language learner and user. Aimed at beginning to intermediate undergraduates and above, it teaches students to understand their own preferences in learning, to develop individual learning plans and approaches, and to select appropriate learning strategies.

Objev podobné jako Achieving Success in Second Language Acquisition - Betty Lou ) Leaver, Madeline Ehrman, Boris Shekhtman

While We're On the Topic: BVP on Language, Acquisition, and Classroom Practice is from one of the leading figures in the field of second language acquisition and second language teaching, While We're on the Topic... offers an up-to-date overview of six principles underlying contemporary communicative language teaching. In a conversational style, Bill VanPatten addresses principles related to the nature of communication, the nature of language, how language is acquired, the roles of input and interaction, tasks and activities, and focus on form ("grammar"). Each principle is informed by decades of research yet all are presented in a manner accessible to veteran and novice educators alike.This book is a must read for all interested in 21st century language teaching. With special features such as Foundational Readings, Discussion Questions and Food for Thought, "I..." statements for self-assessment, and While We're on the Topic reflection boxes that invite the reader to ponder related topics, this book can easily be used as the foundation for any course on contemporary language teaching.

Objev podobné jako While We're On the Topic: BVP on Language, Acquisition, and Classroom Practice - Bill VanPatten

Building on the pioneering 2009 volume, Race, Culture, and Identities in Second Language Education, this book reflects the significant expansion in the research since its publication and offers a wider breadth of perspectives on the complex theoretical terrain of race, racism, and antiracism in language education.Contributors to this book apply a range of conceptual and methodological lenses to teaching diverse world languages. Underscoring the interconnectedness of race and colonialism, world language education, and intersectional ideologies, this book offers a forum for engaged dialogues among teachers, teacher educators, teacher candidates, graduate and advanced undergraduate students, curriculum developers, policymakers, and educational researchers in a wide range of disciplines, including language education. In covering important theoretical frames and constructs—including raciolinguistic and anti-oppressive pedagogies, decoloniality, neoliberalism, and reverse linguistic stereotyping—this book breaks from the Global North norms in applied linguistics and language instruction.An essential text in TESOL and world language education, this volume weaves meaningful connections among language education, language-in-education policy, and research.

Objev podobné jako Race, Racism, and Antiracism in Language Education

This book provides the first comprehensive overview of young children’s language learning in pre-primary and primary education. It collates research to date on language development and pedagogy among children learning a language in addition to their home language(s) in instructional settings, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the topic and directions for further study. The book promotes a learner-centered approach to research and teaching and encourages critical reflection on how best to conduct research among children. It recognizes the substantial diversity of young language learning experiences and pays attention to individual differences and variability in children’s language development, embracing an ecological perspective sensitive to contextual factors. Closing the gap between research and practice, each chapter opens with pedagogical or policy-related questions, explores relevant theories and research findings from instructed second language acquisition, and offers discussion questions and recommended reading for further reflection and study. This will be invaluable reading for all those who are undertaking research and working with young language learners.

Objev podobné jako Children's Additional Language Learning in Instructional Settings - Yuko Goto Butler

This book explores embodiment in second language education, sociocultural theory and research. It focuses on process drama, an embodied approach that engages learners'' imagination, body and voice to create a felt-experience of the second language and culture. Divided into three parts, it begins by examining the aesthetic and intercultural dimension of performative language teaching, the elements of drama and knowing-in-action. The central part of the book examines issues related to play, emotions, classroom discourse and assessment when learning a language through process drama, in a sociocultural perspective. The third part is an analysis of the author''s qualitative research, which informs a subtle discussion on reflective practitioner methodology, learner engagement and teacher artistry. Each chapter includes a drama workshop, illustrating in practice what embodying language in action can look like when working with asylum seekers, adult learners with intellectual disabilities, pre-service teachers, international students and children involved in a Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) programme. A unique combination of theory, research and reflective practice, this book provides valuable insights for teacher/artists, teacher educators and researchers in the fields of performative and sociocultural language learning.

Objev podobné jako Embodying Language in Action - Erika Piazzoli

Comprehensibility is considered central to successful communication (Munro & Derwing, 1995a, 2007). Yet, despite the crucial role it plays in communication and the contribution it makes towards the assessment of spoken language ability, comprehensibility has occupied an ambiguous position in language testing. At times, it is feature-driven, taking a linguistically-atomistic approach with little reference to context or communicative purpose, treating comprehensibility as an abstract construct made up only of linguistic components. At other times, the assessment of comprehensibility is an intuitive action, relying on a holistic sense of understanding by the assessor and rarely going beyond the speaker’s utterances to include listener characteristics. The lack of a perspective that encompasses broader linguistic and socio-pragmatic factors that contribute to achieving meaning in spoken language has motivated us to propose the current manuscript as an approach to understanding, defining and assessing comprehensibility. In this monograph, we argue that conceptualising comprehensibility as a multidimensional construct and adopting a broader perspective to understanding and analysing it for communication purposes would benefit the fields of second language assessment and second language acquisition.This work is licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/The ebook is free of charge and can be accessed from https://equinoxonlinelibrary.com/book/58244/comprehensibility-in-language-assessmentOpen Access funded by University of Reading

Objev podobné jako Comprehensibility in Language Assessment - Parvaneh Tavakoli, Sheryl Cooke

An introductory textbook that assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics or second language acquisition, this book presents a comprehensive overview of the theoretical foundations, methods and practices of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) for pre-service teachers. Lennon covers the theoretical bases for TEFL and addresses second language-acquisition research, past and present EFL teaching methodology, as well as psychological and social approaches to individual language-learner variation. Further chapters provide extensive yet accessible coverage on essential foundational topics, including chapters on pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, literature and testing. Offering a sociocultural approach in which the teacher is seen as a facilitator and supporter of students’ self-directed learning, this text provides the prospective teacher with the knowledge and skills to be an effective educator in the EFL classroom.The targeted EFL focus makes this book ideal for pre-service teachers and for teacher training programmes around the world. Each chapter includes a Food for Thought section with questions for reflection and a Further Reading list.

Objev podobné jako The Foundations of Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Paul Lennon

Language Acquisition in a Nutshell: A Primer for Teachers will be your definitive guide on second languages and how they are acquired. Written in an easy-to-understand tone with an occasional touch of light-heartedness, Language Acquisition in a Nutshell is made for both teachers and teachers in training. It will show you new ways to think about second-language acquisition, while providing practical ways to implement your new insights. Language Acquisition in a Nutshell does not tell teachers how to teach or what to teach. Rather, the authors help teachers be as informed as possible as they make decisions about what they do and what they expect of their learners— and perhaps what they expect of themselves.

Objev podobné jako Language Acquisition in a Nutshell - Russell Simonsen

This book examines dilemmas faced by second language (L2) Japanese speakers as a result of persistent challenges to their legitimacy as speakers of Japanese. Based on an ethnographic interview study with L2-Japanese speakers and their L1-Japanese-speaking friends, co-workers and significant others, the book examines ideologies linked to three core speech styles of Japanese – keigo or polite language, gendered language and regional dialects – to show how such ideologies impact L2-Japanese speakers. The author demonstrates that speaker legitimacy is often tenuous for L2 speakers and argues that, despite increasing numbers of Japanese-speaking foreign residents in Japan, native speaker bias remains a persistent issue for L2-Japanese speakers living and working in Japan. This book extends the discussion of native speaker bias beyond educational contexts, and in the process reveals tensions between how L2 speakers aspire to speak and how L1 speakers expect them to speak.

Objev podobné jako Language Ideologies and L2 Speaker Legitimacy - Jae DiBello Takeuchi

Four hundred million people speak English as a native language and there are currently over one billion people learning it. English is the first choice for people looking to study a second language, and is seen by many as the world's 'universal language'.

Objev podobné jako Teaching English as a Foreign Language For Dummies - Michelle Maxom

Based on in-depth analyses of original empirical school data, this book discusses key ideas concerning the social and linguistic experiences of newcomer migrant students. It is aimed at policymakers, scholars, teachers and graduate students interested in English as an additional language, migration and education and second language development.

Objev podobné jako Language Development and Social Integration of Students with English as an Additional Language - Forbes Karen, Michael Evans, Claudia Schneider, Yong

Bringing translation, second-language acquisition and literacy together for a powerful approach to language teaching and learning, this book is an essential volume for teaching language and literacy.

Objev podobné jako Pedagogical Translation for Language Teaching - Sarah Albrecht

A comprehensive introduction to how people learn second languages (L2s), this textbook approaches the topic through five problems the L2 learner has to solve: ''breaking into'' the L2; associating forms with meanings; learning sentence structure; learning phrasal and sentential meaning; and learning the use of the L2 in context. These problems are linked throughout to the L2 acquisition of lexis, morphology, syntax, semantics, phonetics/phonology and language-use in a reader-friendly way, using key studies to build a comprehensive picture of how L2s are learned. ''In a nutshell'' summaries of chapter sections provide helpful signposts to the developing argument, whilst end-of-chapter activities encourage the reader to reflect on the ideas presented, analyse data and think creatively about the problems encountered. The roles of innate knowledge, input, and the age at which learning starts are also considered. This essential textbook will enable students to think objectively about language, and will be an asset to any introductory course on second language acquisition.

Objev podobné jako How Second Languages are Learned - Hawkins Roger

Empower Second Edition is a six-level general English course for adult and young adults.The Pre-intermediate Student's Book with eBook gives learners clear learning objectives. It provides core grammar and vocabulary input alongside a mix of skills. Speaking lessons offer a unique combination of functional language, pronunciation and conversation skills, alongside video that helps learners to communicate effectively in the real world. Each unit ends with a consolidation of core language from the unit and focuses on writing within the context of a highly communicative mixed-skills lesson. This version of the Student's Book comes with access to an eBook (with audio and video) available on the Cambridge One platform.

Objev podobné jako Empower Second edition Starter Student's Book with eBook - Herbert Puchta, Craig Thaine, Adrian Doff, Jeff Stranks, Peter Lewis-Jones

This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education.Written by expert authors with an international focus, this book fully covers the Cambridge O Level Mathematics syllabus (4024) for examination from 2025. It enables learners to effectively master and find connections between mathematical topics and their practical applications.- Chapters and topics are introduced through clear explanations and notes on prior knowledge needed, with worked examples that are accessible for students studying in a second language.- Key points at the end of each chapter provide opportunity for reflection to ensure that understanding and skills have been developed before students move on.- Formative exercises support active, engaged learning throughout, and aid retention of knowledge with questions that progress in difficulty to test understanding at all levels.- Regular review exercises, including past paper questions, consolidate learning and help students to prepare for assessment.- ''Non-calculator'' questions are clearly flagged so students can feel confident when approaching this type of question in their final examinations.- Numerical answers to all questions are available free on www.hoddereducation.com/cambridgeextras- Worked solutions for the review exercises are available in the Boost eBook: Teacher edition.- An editable three-year scheme of work and weekly planner is available free on www.hoddereducation.com/cambridgeextras

Objev podobné jako Cambridge O Level Mathematics Second edition - Brian Seager, Michael Handbury, John Jeskins, Jean Matthews, Heather West

The Elementary Student's Book with Digital Pack gives learners an immediate sense of purpose and clear learning objectives. It provides core grammar and vocabulary input alongside a mix of skills. Speaking lessons offer a unique combination of functional language, pronunciation and conversation skills, alongside video that helps learners to communicate effectively in the real world. Each unit ends with a consolidation of core language from the unit. This version of the Student's Book comes with access to a Digital Pack: Online Assessment, a mobile-friendly Digital Workbook, an eBook with audio and video, all available on the Cambridge One platform.

Objev podobné jako Empower Second edition Elementary Student's Book with Digital Pack

In the first edition of this book, Tim Stewart provided an easy-to-follow guide to conducting classroom research, from getting started to publishing your findings. The second edition of Classroom Research for Language Teachers further explores different approaches to conducting classroom research in the English language classroom, beginning with the central question: Why should English language teachers conduct classroom research? This edition has also been updated with new examples of teacher research and more resources for language teachers wishing to conduct their own research. This essential guide provides novice teacher-researchers with the knowledge to begin their own classroom research and the confidence to carry it out. Stewart helps you answer and reflect on important topics, such as: The different kinds of research How to develop a research topic How to plan your research project What kind of data to collect, and how to analyze it How to prepare your ideas for publication Demystify the process of classroom research and enjoy the empowering energy of researching and learning. Whether you are a new teacher or an experienced one, Classroom Research for Language Teachers, Second Edition is an essential resource for anyone who wants to improve their teaching practice through research. About the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Classroom Research for Language Teachers, Second Edition - Tim Stewart

This book explores the topics of English accents and pronunciation. It highlights their connections with several important issues in the study of English in the world, including intelligibility, identity, and globalization. The unifying strand is provided by English pronunciation models: what do these models consist of, and why? The focus on pronunciation teaching is combined with sociolinguistic perspectives on global English, and the wider question asked by the book is: what does it mean to teach English pronunciation in a globalized world? The book takes Hong Kong – ‘Asia’s World City’ – as a case study of how global and local influences interact, and of how decisions about teaching need to reflect this interaction. It critically examines existing approaches to global English, such as World Englishes and English as a Lingua Franca, and considers their contributions as well as their limitations in the Hong Kong context. A data-based approach with quantitative and qualitative data anchors the discussion and assists in the development of criteria for the contents of pronunciation models. English Pronunciation Models in a Globalized World: Accent, Acceptability and Hong Kong English discusses, among other issues: Global English: A socio-linguistic toolkit Accents and Communication: Intelligibility in global English Teaching ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako English Pronunciation Models in a Globalized World - Andrew Sewell

American English Phonetics and Pronunciation Practice provides an accessible introduction to basic articulatory phonetics for students of American English. Built around an extensive collection of practice materials, this book teaches the pronunciation of modern standard American English to intermediate and advanced learners worldwide.This book:• provides an up-to-date description of the pronunciation of modern American English;• demonstrates the use of each English phoneme with a selection of high-frequency words,both alone and in context in sentences, idiomatic phrases and dialogues;• provides examples and practice material on commonly confused sounds, including illustrative pronunciation diagrams;• is supported by a companion website featuring complete audio recordings of practice material to check your pronunciation against;• can be used not only for studying pronunciation in the classroom but also for independent practice.American English Phonetics and Pronunciation Practice is essential reading for any student studying this topic.

Objev podobné jako American English Phonetics and Pronunciation Practice - Inger M. Mees, Paul Carley

Help second grade students improve their grammar skills with fun and effective daily practice activities.180 Days™: Language for Second GradeUses daily activities to practice punctuation, capitalization, and spellingBuilds student’s confidence in writing with independent learning activities focusing on improving grammar skillsMakes at-home learning, whole class instruction, or small group support, quick and easyIncludes standards-based activities, easy to follow instructions, and an answer key to quickly assess student understandingParents appreciate the teacher-approved activity books that keep their child engaged and learning. Great for homeschooling, to reinforce learning at school, or prevent learning loss over summer.Teachers rely on the daily practice workbooks to save them valuable time. The ready to implement activities are perfect for daily morning review or homework. The activities can also be used for intervention skill building to address learning gaps.

Objev podobné jako 180 Daysâ„¢: Language for Second Grade - Christine Dugan

This highly illustrated textbook is both a reference and activity book for all beginners and early intermediate students of Arabic. As a reference book, it provides friendly theme-based vocabulary lists to perfect pronunciation through both listening and repetition. As an activity book, it helps absorb and practise vocabulary through a variety of engaging exercises. Each of the units in the book is divided into two sections with the first section suitable for early beginners, and the second section for late beginners or early intermediate students. Each section presents key vocabulary followed by a wide range of activities. This book assumes a reasonable knowledge of the Arabic script and basic grammar, and is intended for beginners and early intermediate students to back up learning elsewhere. Vocabulary acquisition and pronunciation are both important but sometimes tricky aspects of learning Arabic, and this book aims to help overcome this.

Objev podobné jako Mastering Arabic Vocabulary and Pronunciation - Jane Wightwick, Mahmoud Gaafar

Kniha - autor Miroslav Ježek, 272 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Název češtině: Prostředí rodilých a nerodilých mluvčích Publikace se zabývá spisovnou výslovností anglického jazyka (tzv. RP) a její percepcí anglickými a českými mluvčími. Dále zkoumá role, které výslovnostní model plní v obou prostředích. Úvodní část práce předkládá diachronní i synchronní teoretický rámec, který vychází z bohaté současné i historické odborné literatury a analyzuje RP s využitím sociolingvistických pojmů, především z oblasti jazykové preskripce a standardizace. Praktická část je tvořena výzkumem, jenž byl proveden pomocí internetové stránky s 18 nahrávkami a doplňujícím dotazníkem. Tyto nahrávky byly evaluovány 20 anglickými a 20 českými respondenty. Výzkum se zabývá také sociolingvistickými kategoriemi, které pomáhají vytvářet ideový konstrukt spisovnosti. This work deals with Received Pronunciation (RP), the prestige accent in England and other parts of...

Objev podobné jako Sociophonology of Received Pronunciation (978-80-210-9832-9)

This compact, user-friendly book draws on Mark Hancock's wealth of experience and knowledge of the topic. It gives a broad overview of the practical issues and challenges involved in teaching pronunciation, provides practical tips for teachers and addresses the questions of what to teach and how to teach it.

Objev podobné jako Mark Hancock´s 50 Tips for Teaching Pronunciation - Scott Thornbury

''Marvellously clear... playfully persuasive'' Richard Dawkins''Full of Fascinating details. A delight to read.'' Tim Harford''Highly original and convincing ... a delight to read!'' - Daniel EverettWhat is language?Why do we have it?Why does that matter?Language is perhaps humanity''s most astonishing accomplishment and one that remains poorly understood.Upending centuries of scholarship (including, most recently, Chomsky and Pinker) The Language Game shows how people learn to talk not by acquiring fixed meanings and rules, but by picking up, reusing, and recombining countless linguistic fragments in novel ways.Drawing on entertaining and persuasive examples from across the world the book explains:· How our short-lived memory copes with the on-rushing deluge of sound that is everyday speech.· Why it is that language is such a challenge for language scientists but learnt effortlessly by toddlers.· Why the languages of the world are so spectacularly varied---and why no two people speak quite the same language.· Why humans have language, but chimps don''t.· How language gave us a big brain and changed the course of evolution.· How language doesn''t limit, but does shape, how we think.·And ultimately, why all we know about language should give us hope.Christiansen and Chater''s The Language Game draws on a fascinating range of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Language Game - Morten H. Christiansen, Nick Chater

A fascinating examination of how we are both played by language and made by language: the science underlying the bugs and features of humankind’s greatest invention.Language is said to be humankind’s greatest accomplishment. But what is language actually good for? It performs poorly at representing reality. It is a constant source of distraction, misdirection, and overshadowing. In fact, N. J. Enfield notes, language is far better at persuasion than it is at objectively capturing the facts of experience. Language cannot create or change physical reality, but it can do the next best thing: reframe and invert our view of the world. In Language vs. Reality, Enfield explains why language is bad for scientists (who are bound by reality) but good for lawyers (who want to win their cases), why it can be dangerous when it falls into the wrong hands, and why it deserves our deepest respect.  Enfield offers a lively exploration of the science underlying the bugs and features of language. He examines the tenuous relationship between language and reality; details the array of effects language has on our memory, attention, and reasoning; and describes how these varied effects power narratives and storytelling as well as political spin ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This illuminating book offers an up-to-date introduction to the psychology of language, exploring aspects of language processing that have previously not been given centre stage such as the role of body and brain, social aspects of language use, and mental models.The New Psychology of Language presents an overarching theoretical account called the Language User Framework for discussing a wide variety of core language activities. How do we understand speech in conversations? How do we read books? How do we convert our thoughts into bodily signals (speech, gestures, facial expressions) when we speak? What happens in the mind and brain when we have mastered two or more languages? All these aspects of language use are discussed at the level of words and sentences, as well as text and discourse. Language is considered as an embodied, embedded, incremental cognitive activity aiming at the construction and communication of rich and dynamic mental models. Discussion boxes highlight controversies in the field; case studies and practical exercises provide insight into everyday examples; illustrations represent important models of language processing; and key findings come along with clear and concise chapter summaries. Special attention is paid to research techniques for investigating the psychology of language.This accessible book ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In the first edition of this book, Dr. Liying Cheng provided an easy-to-follow guide to understanding language classroom assessment, from giving an overview of different forms of assessment to outlining assessment methods and procedures. The second edition of Language Classroom Assessment further explores language assessment, expanding on how to answer the key question: “Have my students learned?” This edition has also been updated with the newest changes in language assessment research and highlights the interaction of teaching, learning, and assessment. This essential guide provides English language teachers with the knowledge to reflect on their own assessment practices. Dr. Cheng helps you understand and reflect on essential topics, such as: The difference between testing and assessment The four major aspects of language classroom assessment Which assessment tools can support student learning The purposes, methods, and procedures for effective assessment How to use assessment to motivate student learning Demystify the process of assessing language. Whether you are a new or seasoned teacher, Language Classroom Assessment, Second Edition is an essential resource for anyone who wants to improve their assessment practices. About the English Language Teacher Development Series As the English language teaching field continually reinvents itself, the pressure is intense for language ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Which exam? AQA GCSE (9-1) English Language First teaching: September 2015 First assessment: June 2017 A targeted way to build key skills for the new AQA GCSE (9-1) English Language specification (assessment from 2017). Target workbooks'' unique approach builds, develops and extends key exam skills. Step-by-step exercises get you ready for exams, with each book providing 70+ pages of structured practice. Full of ready-to-use examples and activities. Designed for those working towards the higher GCSE (9-1) grades, this workbook builds, challenges and develops your writing skills even further. See your progress easily, with step-by-step exercises and exam-style questions that focus on building key skills. Each workbook addresses a range of common misconceptions and problem areas, so you can build up your skills for the more challenging parts of language learning. Use the workbooks in class or at home - the exercises are easy to use independently. Part of the Target Edexcel GCSE (9-1) English Language series: Target Grade 3 English Language Reading Target Grade 3 English Language Writing Target Grade 5 English Language Reading Target Grade 5 English Language Writing Target Grade 9 English Language Reading Target Grade 9 English Language Writing Target workbooks make the perfect partner to the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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