The book delves into twenty highly effective language teaching techniques, grounded in extensive research and the author's expertise in applied linguistics. It explores the underlying principles of language learning and the various factors that influence the selection and application of these methods, offering valuable insights for educators seeking to enhance their teaching practices.
Focusing on vocabulary acquisition in language learning, this authoritative guide offers a comprehensive overview of effective strategies supported by research and practical case studies. The updated third edition incorporates a decade's worth of findings and introduces a new chapter on out-of-classroom learning, emphasizing the impact of the Internet and electronic resources. It serves as an essential resource for educators, demonstrating how a systematic approach can optimize classroom time and enhance learners' outcomes.
Combining research/theory with practice, this describes the steps involved in the language curriculum design process, elaborates and justifies these steps, and provides opportunities for practicing and applying them.