The Linguistic Toolkit for Teachers of English

The Linguistic Toolkit for Teachers of English
Title The Linguistic Toolkit for Teachers of English PDF eBook
Author Rolf Kreyer
Publisher Narr Francke Attempto Verlag
Pages 308
Release 2023-10-23
Genre Literary Criticism
ISBN 3823396110

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In contrast to literary or cultural studies linguistics is not taught in the EFL classroom, yet, it plays a major role in any English language teaching degree. Given this discrepancy it does not come as a surprise that students sometimes ask: "I want to be a teacher! Why do I need all this?" The main goal of this textbook is to demonstrate the relevance of linguistic expertise for the EFL classroom. It explores a wide range of topics (phonetics/phonology, lexis, corpus linguistics, text linguistics and the power of language) with a clear focus on providing a convincing answer to the question above. With its highly accessible style and layout, a wealth of examples and exercises as well as a large range of additional innovative online materials this textbook sets out to convince its readers that they will be better teachers if they are good linguists.

Language Awareness in Teaching

Language Awareness in Teaching
Title Language Awareness in Teaching PDF eBook
Author Timothy Chadwick
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Pages 87
Release 2012-04-05
Genre Education
ISBN 1107618282

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A collaborative series with the University of Cambridge Faculty of Education highlighting leading-edge research across Teacher Education, International Education Reform and Language Education. Produced with University of Cambridge International Examinations, the Toolkit helps teachers to develop language awareness to support their students with the academic language they need to be successful in subjects taught through English. With reflective questions and activities, it can be used either for self-study or in training modules. Useful for both content and English language teachers, it is aimed primarily at those who teach students for whom English is not their first language - for example as part of a bilingual or CLIL programme or in an international English-medium school.

Teaching English Learners

Teaching English Learners
Title Teaching English Learners PDF eBook
Author Kip Tellez
Publisher Routledge
Pages 173
Release 2016-01-08
Genre Education
ISBN 131725094X

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This book examines the teaching of English language learners (ELL) by exploring topics not typically covered in theory or methods textbooks. Although methods texts commonly draw readers through well-known strategies such as the audio-lingual method, this book, by contrast, focuses attention on how music can advance and improve language skills. Looking broadly at the sociocultural implications of ELD, Tellez examines the role of the teacher in introducing and inspiring students to learn both a new language and a new society. Furthermore, he offers alterative views of language, and shows how a deeper understanding of it can shape and enrich the lives of both students and teachers. Drawing upon progressive pragmatic philosophy of Dewey, Addams, and Rorty, this book helps teachers to understand the important lineage and profession they have joined (or will join), and the urgent role they play as agents of democratic ideals and actions."

Digital Tools for Teachers - Trainers' Edition V.2

Digital Tools for Teachers - Trainers' Edition V.2
Title Digital Tools for Teachers - Trainers' Edition V.2 PDF eBook
Author Nik Peachey
Publisher PeacheyPublications Ltd
Pages 187
Release
Genre Education
ISBN

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In this second version of the Trainers’ Edition of Digital Tools for Teachers, I have built on the original volume of Digital Tools for Teachers by updating and extending many of the original chapters and also by adding seven additional new chapters. In this book, the first four chapters are provided as a guide for teachers who want to use the book for teacher training and development. Contents 1. - Introduction ........................................................ 1 2. - Conceptual Models ...........................................11 3. - Training Tips ..................................................... 25 4. - Training Activities ............................................ 31 5. - Training Tools .................................................. 52 6. - Reading Tools .................................................. 60 7. - Writing Tools ................................................... 73 8. - Listening Tools ................................................ 94 9. - Speaking Tools .............................................. 102 10. - Grammar Tools ............................................ 114 11. - Presentation Tools ...................................... 122 12. - Poll & Survey Tools ..................................... 130 13. - Infographic Tools ........................................ 137 14. - Course Creation Tools ................................ 148 15. - Games & Gamification ................................ 163 16. - Virtual Reality Tools ................................... 172 17. - e-Safety ........................................................ 179 Using the tools, tips and activities provided in these first chapters a teacher with some basic experience of using technology in the classroom should be able to create motivating hands-on edtech training for their peers or for pre-service trainee teachers. The fifth additional chapter is dedicated to providing a range of links to ready-made computer games that can be used for language acquisition and development. The sixth additional chapter focuses on virtual reality and provides links to a range of tools and resources that can enable teachers to exploit this area of technology within their classroom practice. The seventh additional chapter looks at the area of e-safety and the things that we can do to protect our students, ourselves and our computers from some of the potential threats that we can encounter online. The remainder of the book, like the first edition, is a collection of more than 100 links to tools and resources that have been chosen and organised to enable teachers to easily find ways of applying technology to the activities they do with their students. I sincerely hope you find this book useful and that it helps you to enhance your teaching and training and helps to make your students’ learning experience richer and more engaging.

Corpus Linguistics for English Teachers

Corpus Linguistics for English Teachers
Title Corpus Linguistics for English Teachers PDF eBook
Author Eric Friginal
Publisher Routledge
Pages 350
Release 2018-05-15
Genre Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN 1317302869

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Corpus Linguistics for English Teachers: New Tools, Online Resources, and Classroom Activities describes Corpus Linguistics (CL) and its many relevant, creative, and engaging applications to language teaching and learning for teachers and practitioners in TESOL and ESL/EFL, and graduate students in applied linguistics. English language teachers, both novice and experienced, can benefit from the list of new tools, sample lessons, and resources as well as the introduction of topics and themes that connect CL constructs to established theories in language teaching and second language acquisition. Key topics discussed include: • CL and the teaching of English vocabulary, grammar, and spoken-written academic discourse; • new tools, online resources, and classroom activities; and • focus on the "English teacher as a corpus-based researcher." With ready-to-use teaching vignettes, tips and step-by-step guides, case studies with practitioner interviews, and discussion of corpora and corpus tools, Corpus Linguistics for English Teachers is a thoughtfully designed and skillfully executed resource, bridging theory with practice for anyone looking to understand and apply corpus-based tools dynamically in the language learning classroom.

Spotlight on Language

Spotlight on Language
Title Spotlight on Language PDF eBook
Author Glynis Hannell
Publisher Routledge
Pages 130
Release 2009
Genre Education
ISBN 041547311X

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This extremely practical resource includes worksheets that can be used as instant, educationally appropriate language activities for pupils of various ages and abilities, but are written specifically with the inclusive classroom in mind.

Approaches to Learning and Teaching English as a Second Language

Approaches to Learning and Teaching English as a Second Language
Title Approaches to Learning and Teaching English as a Second Language PDF eBook
Author Margaret Cooze
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Pages 153
Release 2017-09-14
Genre Education
ISBN 1316639002

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A subject-specific guide for teachers to supplement professional development and provide resources for lesson planning. Approaches to learning and teaching English as a Second Language is the result of close collaboration between Cambridge University Press and Cambridge International Examinations. Considering the local and global contexts when planning and teaching an international syllabus, the title presents ideas in the context of ESL with practical examples that help put theory into context. Teachers can download online tools for lesson planning from our website. This book is ideal support for those studying professional development qualifications or international PGCEs.