Becoming a Language Teacher: A Practical Guide to Second Language Learning and Teaching

Becoming a Language Teacher: A Practical Guide to Second Language Learning and Teaching
ISBN-10
0132489988
ISBN-13
9780132489980
Category
Language and languages
Pages
293
Language
English
Published
2012-03-29
Publisher
Allyn & Bacon
Author
Elaine Kolker Horwitz

Description

Becoming a Language Teacher, by respected author and experienced language teacher Elaine K. Horwitz, gives pre- and in-service teachers the skills they need to meet the needs of all language learners in today's diverse classrooms--while encouraging them to develop a personal approach to language teaching. Using a warm, supportive tone, the author clearly explains the fundamental concepts of second language acquisition and language teaching. A much-needed resource at a time when it is critical for all mainstream teachers to focus on language, this guide describes how to develop language for academic needs as well as for communication purpose and addresses the latest trends in language teaching.

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