Key Questions in Language Teaching: An Introduction

by Bill VanPatten, Alessandro G. Benati

Innovative and evidence-based, this introduction to the main concepts and issues in language teaching uses a 'key questions' structure, enabling the reader to understand how these questions have been addressed by researchers previously, and how the findings inform language teaching practices. Grounded in research, theory and empirical evidence, the textbook provides students, practitioners and teachers with a complete introductory course in language teaching. Written in a clear and user-friendly style, and avoiding use of jargon, the book draws upon real-life teaching experiences and scenarios to provide practical advice. A glossary of key terms, questions for discussion and further reading suggestions are included. The book is perfectly suited to language teaching modules on English language, TESOL and applied linguistics courses.

Genres: Linguistics, Language, Education, Nonfiction

238 pages, Hardcover

Published April 2, 2020

Reviews

[E.A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed that. It's been a while since I read an actual work on linguistics and being prompted to think about what experimental set-ups will yield what kinds of knowledge about the whole process of language acquisition was fun and fascinating.

The book is very clear and can be read with very little prior linguistic knowledge. Even if you do have some relevant knowledge, there's plenty to get you thinking. The organisation by key questions is relevant and helpful.

[Sherry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had to read this so I could keep fighting with people on FB about Duolingo and the lack of Comprehensible Input involved in endlessly translating sentences back and forth between native and target languages.

[Zoe Evangeline · Rating 4 out of 5]

my favorite work that i've read so far on SLA! very fascinating and i learned a lot, but it was SO dense