A Course in English Language Teaching Third Edition

A Course in English Language Teaching Third Edition provides a comprehensive introduction to English language teaching, making it an essential text for trainee, novice or more experienced teachers. It can be used as the basis for preparatory or in-service teacher training courses, or as a self-access reference.

The book covers the core principles of teaching English from both a theoretical and practical perspective. It provides a range of guidelines, teaching strategies and procedures that support good language learning outcomes and student motivation. It takes into account the specific needs of learners of different ages, levels and backgrounds, preparing teachers to work in a wide range of contexts.

The third edition has been extensively re-written to reflect recent research and thinking in the field, as well as technological developments. It includes a new chapter on digital technology and online teaching.

Each chapter includes:

An introductory overview of the topics covered.
Discussion of underlying issues and controversies, with suggestions on how these may be resolved.
Practical guidelines and samples of classroom procedures or teaching strategies.
Refection and discussion tasks to guide teachers to review and apply the learning.
Review questions to check understanding.
An annotated list of recommended reading to help teachers to explore the topic in more depth.