This author deeply focuses on teacher development and the methodology of teaching English to young learners. Her work draws from extensive experience in teaching children and preparing future teachers in Hungary and the United Kingdom. She researches the benefits of task-based learning for children in EFL contexts. Her approach emphasizes practical applications and the psychological aspects of language acquisition.
Based on the idea that children are experts of their lives, this pioneering book suggests that children's active participation in applied linguistics research can open up exciting new possibilities. It is essential reading for researchers in second language education, as well as anyone who wants to conduct research involving children.
Focusing on language learning during childhood, this guide explores the impact of age and various contexts, such as home and school, on language acquisition. It presents a broad range of studies involving diverse age groups, methodologies, and languages, providing a comprehensive overview of research and debate in the field.
An overview of the issues surrounding the teaching of young learners combines up-to-date research with principles of classroom practice to discuss skills, vocabulary, grammar, adapting and designing materials, planning and assessment, and policy decisions.