Full Description
Teaching English to Second Language Learners in Academic Contexts: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking provides the fundamental knowledge that ESL and EFL teachers need to teach the four language skills. This foundational text, written by internationally renowned experts in the field, explains why skills-based teaching is at the heart of effective instruction in English for academic purposes (EAP) contexts. Each of the four main sections of the book helps readers understand how each skill—reading, writing, listening, and speaking—works and explains what research has to say about successful skill performance. Pedagogically focused chapters apply this information to principles for EAP curriculum design and to instructional activities and tasks adaptable in a wide range of language-learning contexts. Options for assessment and the role of digital technologies are considered for each skill, and essential information on integrated-skill instruction is provided. Moving from theory to practice, this teacher-friendly text is an essential resource for courses in TESOL programs, for in-service teacher-training seminars, and for practicing EAP teachers who want to upgrade their teaching abilities and knowledge bases.
Contents
Chapter 1: Teaching Language Skills in EAP Contexts Section 1: Introduction to Reading Chapter 2: How Reading Comprehension Works Chapter 3: Building an Effective Reading Curriculum: Guiding Principles Chapter 4: Reading: Instructional Activities and Assessment Options Section 2: Introduction to Writing Chapter 5: Writing in a Second Language Chapter 6: Building a Writing Curriculum and Developing Strategic Writers Chapter 7: Writing: Instructional Activities, Feedback, and Assessment Options Section 3: Introduction to Listening Chapter 8: How Listening Comprehension Works Chapter 9: Building a Listening Curriculum Chapter 10: Listening: Instructional activities and assessment options Section 4: Introduction to Speaking Chapter 11: Speaking in a Second Language Chapter 12: Building an Effective Speaking Curriculum: Guiding Principles Chapter 13: Speaking: Instructional Activities and Assessment Options Chapter 14: Language Skill Development and EAP: A Reflection on Seven Key Themes
