Teaching Adult Second Language Learners (Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teache

Heather McKay (St. Louis Community College), Abigail Tom (University of Durham)

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English

Cambridge University Press
28 January 2000

Series: Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers

Practical activities for ESOL suitable for both British English and American English students.

The paperback edition addresses the special needs of adults studying English. It provides a useful summary of the principles involved in teaching adults as well as a wealth of activities specially designed for adult learners. The text is divided into three sections: Section I provides an introduction to the adult language learner and discusses the issues of assessment/placement and course/lesson organization. Section II gives teachers techniques for building community in the classroom. Section III provides activities designed for students at various levels that are organized thematically around topics such as self-identification, food, clothing, and work.

By: Heather McKay (St. Louis Community College), Abigail Tom (University of Durham)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 340g
ISBN: 9780521649902
ISBN 10: 0521649900
Series: Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers
Publication Date: 28 January 2000
Audience: ELT/ESL , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Teaching Adult Second Language Learners (Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teache

'This is the latest in the excellent Handbooks for Language Teachers series edited by Penny ur, and a great addition to the series it is. Aimed at the general ESL teacher, the book contains a collection of activities at all levels that will make the classrook experience richer and more useful for the learners.' (EL Reviews)