Twenty Most Effective Language Teaching Techniques

From leading scholar and applied linguist Paul Nation, this book explains the twenty most effective language teaching techniques and why they work. Backed by decades of research and expertise, Nation examines the principles of learning connected to these techniques, as well as the factors affecting their choice and usage.

List of contents

Introduction
Chapter 1 Language teaching techniques and the four strands
Chapter 2 A system of tasks for language learning
Chapter 3 Group work and language learning
Chapter 4 The principles of learning
Listening
Chapter 5 Extensive listening and viewing
Chapter 6 Dictation
Chapter 7 Easy listening
Speaking
Chapter 8 Informal conversation
Chapter 9 Problem-solving speaking
Chapter 10 Prepared talks
Chapter 11 Hearing and pronunciation practice
Chapter 12 4/3/2
Reading
Chapter 13 Extensive reading
Chapter 14 Intensive reading
Chapter 15 Speed reading
Writing
Chapter 16 Extensive writing with feedback
Chapter 17 Information transfer
Chapter 18 Guided writing
Chapter 19 Substitution tables
Chapter 20 10-minute writing
General purpose
Chapter 21 Linked skills activities
Chapter 22 Projects
Chapter 23 Vocabulary flash cards
Chapter 24 Learner training
Research
Chapter 25 Researching language teaching techniques
Appendix 1 A feedback system for writing and self-checking procedures
References
Index

About the author

I.S.P. Nation is Professor Emeritus in Applied Linguistics at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.

Summary

From leading scholar and applied linguist Paul Nation, this book explains the twenty most effective language teaching techniques and why they work. Backed by decades of research and expertise, Nation examines the principles of learning connected to these techniques, as well as the factors affecting their choice and usage.

Product details

• Authors: I.S.P. Nation, I.s.p. (Victoria University of Wellington Nation
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.09.2024
• EAN: 9781032802718
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3280271-8
• No. of pages: 324
• Series: ESL & Applied Linguistics Professional Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; English, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, EDUCATION / Professional Development, FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / English as a Second Language, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Study & Teaching, teacher training, Teaching skills and techniques, Teaching skills & techniques, Language acquisition, Language teaching theory and methods, ELT examinations & certificates, Bilingualism & multilingualism, Bilingualism and multilingualism, ELT: teaching theory & methods, EDUCATION / Teacher Training & Certification, EDUCATION / Teaching / Methods & Strategies