Key Questions in Language Teaching - An Introduction

A concise introduction to the key concepts, principles and recurring issues in language teaching.

List of contents

1. What do we know about second language acquisition and what are the implications for language teaching?; 2. How is second language teaching methodology evolved over the years?; 3. What is the nature and role of communication and interactive tasks (speaking and writing)?; 4. What is the nature and role of listening and reading comprehension tasks?; 5. What is the nature and role of grammar, vocabulary and corrective feedback?; 6. How do we carry out second language research?; 7. An overall evaluation of the key questions in this book.

About the author

Alessandro Benati is Director of CAES at The University of Hong Kong (HKU). He is known for his work in second language acquisition and second language teaching. He has published ground-breaking research on the pedagogical framework called Processing Instruction. He is co-editor of a new online series for Cambridge University Press, a member of the REF Panel 2021, and Honorary Professor at York St John University.

Summary

Taking an evidence-based approach to the main issues in language teaching, this book uses a 'key questions' structure to help readers understand how these questions inform language teaching practices. The book is perfectly suited to language teaching modules on English language, TESOL and applied linguistics courses.

Additional text

'Any language teaching professional curious to know more about the nature of language learning will profit from this excellent book. Arranged around key topics such as language acquisition, classroom methodologies, learner interaction, and corrective feedback, it explores the sorts of questions that teachers ask themselves, and provides the information they need to reach informed answers.' Pauline Foster, St. Mary's University, London

Product details

• Authors: Alessandro G Benati, Alessandro G. Benati, Alessandro G. (American University of Shar Benati, Alessandro G. (American University of Sharjah Benati, Alessandro G. (The University of Hong Kong Benati, Alessandro G. (The University of Hong Kong) Benati, Benati Alessandro G.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.03.2020
• EAN: 9781108425247
• ISBN: 978-1-108-42524-7
• No. of pages: 238
• Subjects: Education and learning > Adult education/adult education classes > Adult education class / course materials (language); Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures; Linguistics, English, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, Language teaching & learning material & coursework, Language teaching and learning material and coursework, Language teaching theory and methods, Applied linguistics for ELT