This book provides a sound basis for teaching vocabulary, and answers such questions as which English words students need to learn most, and why some words are easier to learn than others.

Practical procedures for teachers to follow at every stage are outlined, including ways to stimulate students to write through pictures, readings and discussions, and ways to respond to student writing as a form of communication.

Testing in all skill areas is covered. How to write and evaluate tests is clearly explained with numerous examples. Also featured is an Appendix describing the most important commercial proficiency, achievement and aptitude tests.

The first two chapters of the book address general questions of grammar in ESL theory and classroom practice. These are followed by ideas for the creative teaching of grammar. Included are specific suggestions for teaching most of the common, beginning-level structures, which are listed separately in a grammar index for easy reference.

New discussion on the political dimensions of language teaching. New digital technology chapter NEW extended coverage of content-based and task-based approaches. New accompanying website with PDFs to download of the Contents, Glossary and Introduction pages from the Third Edition, and three videos of the authors.

Children will absorb English naturally as they enjoy the experience of making music together. Includes 'Listen and Do' activities to develop children's ability to distinguish key sounds, tones, rhythms, and patterns. All the language content (words, games, songs, and rhymes) has been carefully chosen to represent current spoken English.

Each unit gives clear and accessible details of how to prepare, organize, and teach a lesson including examples of teacher language in the classroom. Taking into account the most effective ways in which children learn, the activities are designed to encourage the recall and recycling of vocabulary.

Only uses resources that are easy to find and make. Ideal for busy teachers who need quick and easy-to-follow ideas.

Only uses resources that are easy to find and make. Ideal for busy teachers who need quick and easy-to-follow ideas.

Twenty-five activities to settle children into a class or bring the lesson to an end. Starting and Ending Lessons focuses on children's need for constant language revision. It provides easy, adaptable activities that use movement and games to maintain variety in the classroom.

This book contains 30 activities at elementary level, complete with ideas for boardwork and pictures teachers can copy. All the activities are simple and adaptable. They are particularly well-suited to classrooms where there are few resources apart from a board, paper, and pens - and of course the teacher and the learners themselves.

This book contains 30 activities at elementary level, complete with ideas for boardwork and pictures teachers can copy. All the activities are simple and adaptable. They are particularly well-suited to classrooms where there are few resources apart from a board, paper, and pens - and of course the teacher and learners themselves.

This book contains 30 activities at elementary level, complete with ideas for boardwork and pictures teachers can copy. All the activities are simple and adaptable. They are particularly well-suited to classrooms where there are few resources apart from a board, paper, and pens - and of course the teacher and learners themselves.

This book contains 30 activities at elementary level, complete with ideas for boardwork and pictures teachers can copy. All the activities are simple and adaptable. They are particularly well-suited to classrooms where there are few resources apart from a board, paper, and pens - and of course the teacher and the learners themselves.

An accessible guide to using English in the classroom for non-native speaker teachers.

This book contains 30 activities at elementary level, complete with ideas for boardwork and pictures teachers can copy. All the activities are simple and adaptable. They are particularly well-suited to classrooms where there are few resources apart from a board, paper, and pens - and of course the teacher and the learners themselves.

Thirty simple activities designed to inform and give practice in discussing cultural topics with classes up to intermediate level. The activities are quick and easy to prepare and require few, or no, additional resources. An introduction provides guidance for teachers unfamiliar with the communicative approach.

Twenty-five lessons illustrate a wide variety of techniques to introduce and practice a range of grammatical structures between elementary and intermediate level.

Lots of hands-on activities. Easily accessible resources. Can be used between elementary and intermediate levels. Aimed at higher primary and secondary.