The Foundations of Teaching English as a Foreign Language

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 preservice teachers.

Autorentext

Paul Lennon is Professor of TEFL, Bielefeld University, Germany (retired).

Inhalt

Preface 1. Language Acquisition and Language Learning 2. Language Teaching Methods 3. Individual Learner Differences 4. Facilitating Classroom Learning 5. Pronunciation 6. Grammar 7. Vocabulary 8. Listening and Speaking 9. Reading and Writing 10. Literature in the Language Classroom 11. Language Testing