Language Teaching

Linguistic Theory in Practice

Melinda Whong (Lecturer in ELT Methodology, University of Leeds)

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Edinburgh University Press
27 January 2011

linguistics; Language teaching theory & methods; Applied linguistics for ELT

How can theories of language development be understood and applied in your language classroom? By presenting a range of linguistic perspectives from formal to functional to cognitive, this book highlights the relevance of second language acquisition research to the language classroom. Following a brief historical survey of the ways in which language has been viewed, Whong clearly discusses the basic tenets of Chomskyan linguistics, before exploring ten generalisations about second language development in terms of their implications for language teaching. Emphasising the formal generative approach, the book explores well-known language teaching methods, looking at the extent to which linguistic theory is relevant to the different approaches. This is the first textbook to provide an explicit discussion of language teaching from the point of view of formal linguistics.

Key features
* Deconstructs a lesson plan to show the translation of theory to classroom practice
* Provides 'For Discussion' sections at the end of every chapter
* Includes a Glossary of key terms and concepts in the field

By: Melinda Whong (Lecturer in ELT Methodology University of Leeds)
Imprint: Edinburgh University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 349g
ISBN: 9780748636358
ISBN 10: 0748636358
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 27 January 2011
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Historical Overview: Language & Language Teaching; Chapter 3: Language as a Biological Property; Chapter 4: Language as Tool for Communication; Chapter 5: Implications for Language Teaching; Chapter 6: Approaches to English Language Teaching; Chapter 7: Putting Theory into Practice; Chapter 8: Practice and Practices: Responding to Student Needs; References; Bibliography; Glossary

Melinda Whong is a lecturer in English Language Teaching at the University of Leeds. Having taught in the US, China, Egypt, she did her formal academic training in the UK in generative second language acquisition. By applying theory to practice, she brings the two sides of her career together.

Reviews for Language Teaching: Linguistic Theory in Practice

An important resource for anyone who takes language teaching and acquisition seriously. -- Joyce Bruhn de Garavito, The University of Western Ontario This is an authoritative synthesis of the main streams of thought in linguistics, second language acquisition research and language teaching methodology. The author provides the reader with a rarely encountered integration of the practical with the theoretical, making it an invaluable guide for applied linguists and language teaching practitioners alike. -- Professor Mike Sharwood Smith, Chair of Languages, Heriot-Watt University An important resource for anyone who takes language teaching and acquisition seriously. This is an authoritative synthesis of the main streams of thought in linguistics, second language acquisition research and language teaching methodology. The author provides the reader with a rarely encountered integration of the practical with the theoretical, making it an invaluable guide for applied linguists and language teaching practitioners alike.