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An Introduction to Foreign Language Learning and Teaching presents an engaging, student-friendly guide to the fields of foreign language learning and teaching. Aimed at students beginning their study of these fields, the book provides essential background information and deals with language learning and teaching in a clear and comprehensible way. Attention is also given to practical matters related to classroom teaching.The book covers both theoretical and practical aspects of the field and provides suggestions throughout for discussion and workshop activities. Although most of the examples used deal with English as a foreign language, the book offers a suitable introduction for teachers of any foreign language.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #52349 in Books
• Published on: 2001-01-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

Review

'a very fine book...well-informed and coherent'
ELT Journal
'...a soundly written text that would be very appropriate for prospective FL teachers at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The content is appropriate, uncomplicated, and engaging.'
Mark Darhoweer, North Carolina University, The Modern Language Journal 86 (2002). 'I ask myself this question; 'Would I like to use this book on my pre-service or in-service training course?' And my answer is a resounding YES.'Peter Medgyes, ELT, July 2002.

“Written in an entertaining and accessible style, this book is a welcome addition to the ever increasing literature on foreign language learning and teaching”.

Chaoqun Xie, GuangdongUniversity of Foreign Studies

From the Back Cover
learning about language
General Editors- Geoffrey Leech and Mick Short, Lancaster University
An Introduction to Foreign Language Learning and Teaching presents an engaging, student-friendly guide to the fields of foreign language learning and teaching. Aimed at students beginning their study of these fields, the book provides essential background information and deals with language learning and teaching in a clear and comprehensible way. Attention is also given to practical matters related to classroom teaching.
The book covers both theoretical and practical aspects of the field and provides suggestions throughout for discussion and workshop activities. Although most of the examples used deal with English as a foreign language, the book offers a suitable introduction for teachers of any foreign language.
Keith Johnson is Professor of Linguistics and Language Education at Lancaster University. His previous publications include- Encyclopedic Dictionary of Applied Linguistics- A Handbook for Language Teaching (1998), Language Teaching and Skill Learning (1996) and Communication in the Classroom (1981).