Tricia Hedge's work delves into the pedagogical and didactic dimensions of language education. Her approach emphasizes the vital link between theory and practice, cultivating effective teaching strategies. She stays abreast of contemporary educational trends, offering readers an innovative perspective on language learning and instruction. Her writing is informed by extensive international experience.
A new edition of a highly-praised book which helps students to develop clear, effective writing in English. This second edition continues to provide a framework of current thinking on writing and to present a range of writing tasks for teachers to use in the classroom. Some old favourites are included but the majority of the tasks are newly designed and tested out with learners. The first edition won the English Speaking Union's Duke of Edinburgh award.
This book offers suggestions and guidance for helping students who are having difficulty developing clear and effective writing skills.
Word count 10,650 Suitable for younger learners
Draws on research in a variety of fields and applies it to teaching practice Features topics of current concern, including defining the roles of teachers and learners, critical pedagogy, interactive learning, and using innovative teaching materials. Includes criteria for and advice on evaluating classroom activities, especially those provided in the published materials that most teachers typically use. Can be used as a reference text or handbook by individual teachers or as a sourcebook or class text by teacher trainers. Written mainly for practising teachers but can be used by new and inexperienced teachers to give a thorough introductory overview of ELT.
When a large plane is hijacked, the Prime Minister looks at the list of passengers and suddenly becomes very, very frightened. There is a name on the list that the Prime Minister knows very well - too well. There is someone on that plane who will soon be dead - if the hijackers can find out who he is! And there isn't much time. One man lies dead on the runway. In a few minutes the hijackers will use their guns again. And the Prime Minister knows who they are going to kill.
