This comprehensive 22 Chapter publication gives both theoretical insights and practical guidance to anyone wanting to begin Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). It is the supporting textbook for both the core and elective units of the Australian Government accredited Certificate IV and Diploma of TESOL developed by Language Training Institute. The topics addressed in TESOL Made Practical For All Situations include (but are not limited to): English Grammar; Language and Culture; Teaching Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking; Assessment in the TESOL Context; Syllabus Design and Lesson Planning, teaching English to specific target groups such as children; Using Music, Art and Drama; the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet; Teaching Spelling and Pronunciation; Developing Resource Files; Working with Volunteers in ESL Contexts and Establishing Community Based English Classes; Teaching English for Academic or Specific Purposes; and TESOL Methodology.
Author(s): Paula Withers (Author)
Edition: Fourth Edition
Publisher: Language Training Institute
Year: 2014
Language: English
Pages: 411
City: Nambour, Sunshine Coast
Tags: Teaching English, English language study, Teaching foreign speakers, TESOL, ESL, EFL, TEFL, IELTS
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Analyse culture and learning, pg 3
Chapter 2: Analyse and teach English language, pg 21
Chapter 3: Teach English grammar, pg 39
Chapter 4: Teach spelling and pronunciation, pg 67
Chapter 5: Teach speaking, pg 83
Chapter 6: Teach listening, pg 101
Chapter 7: Teach reading, pg 119
Chapter 8: Teach writing,pg 135
Chapter 9: Develop resource files, pg145
Chapter 10: Apply approaches and methods in TESOL, pg 159
Chapter 11: Design ESL syllabus, pg 185
Chapter 12: Assess ESL learning, pg 203
Chapter 13: Teach English for academic purposes (EAP), pg 221
Chapter 14: Teach English for specific purposes (ESP), pg 241
Chapter 15: Teach ESL to early childhood learners, pg 253
Chapter 16: Teach ESL to primary school aged learners, pg 269
Chapter 17: Teach ESL to teenage learners, pg 289
Chapter 18: Use music, art and drama in TESOL, pg 305
Chapter 19: Use technology to assist ESL learning, pg 323
Chapter 20: Work with volunteers in ESL contexts, pg 343
Chapter 21: Establish community based English classes, pg 353
Chapter 22: Practical tips for classroom teaching, pg 363
Appendices, pg 379
Glossary, pg 391
References, pg 395
