Linguistics for L2 Teachers is designed to help bilingual and ESL teachers better understand how and why the English language works, and to broaden their abilities to help their students learn about the various functions of English in the real world. It is not a complete curriculum in English linguistics, but rather, a foundation from which teachers can continue to grow and to teach with greater confidence. The reader-friendly, conversational style makes the concepts easily accessible to preservice and in-service teachers who have little or no previous experience in language study.
This book is designed for teachers-to-be and practicing teachers who want to teach science with confidence and for those who are fearful of trying. It presents an inquiry-oriented method (instead of a smorgasbord of approaches) that capitalizes on children's natural curiosity by emphasizing scientific exploration. The book removes the fear of teaching science by encouraging teachers to be scientific inquirers themselves, learning side-by-side with their students. The text features a theoretical model of inquiry-based teaching -- Play-Debrief-Replay -- that incorporates elements of investigative play with critical thinking skills. In the longest chapter, 60 fully developed, field-tested investigative science activities are included to promote experiential learning and concept development. Anxieties about teaching science are addressed head-on and dealt with sensitively and thoughtfully.
An invaluable set of photocopiable picture prompts for essential language work. Topics include: Food and drink, leisure, travel, weather and calendar, people and jobs, vital verbs, holidays, round the town.
-Over 300 cartoon pictures and picture boards including blank masters for adaptation. -Use for both presentation and practice. -Detailed, easy to follow Teachers' Notes with suggestions for 500 games and activities. -For work with small or large groups. -Beginners to Advanced. -Age 10 to Adult. -Vocabulary lists.
The course that gets students talking. Key features: 100% new material, clear Grammar, Vocabulary, Pronunciation aims at the beginning of each lesson, revised Grammar Bank with rules and exercises. Revise & Check section for each File. Photocopiable materials for teachers, including grammar, communicative vocabulary, and pronunciation activities.
