A Course in English Language Teaching Third edition covers the core principles of teaching English from both a theoretical and practical perspective. Each chapter includes an introductory overview of the topics covered, a discussion of underlying issues and controversies, with suggestions on how these may be resolved, and a range of practical features to help teachers reflect upon and apply the learning. The book takes into account the specific needs of learners of different ages, levels and backgrounds, supporting teachers to work in a wide range of contexts. The third edition has been extensively re-written to reflect research and thinking in the field, as well as technological developments. It includes an additional chapter on digital technology and online teaching.

Key features

The book provides a comprehensive introduction to English language teaching. It can be used as the basis of a teacher training course or as a dip-in resource, making it suitable for both trainee and practising teachers and providing flexibility for teacher trainers;
It is not tied to a particular qualification, thus providing a solid base for whatever teaching qualification teachers are preparing for
The book covers the core principles of teaching English, taking into account the specific needs of younger, teenage and adult learners, therefore ensuring that it is appropriate for a range of teacher contexts
Content has been revised, sometimes extensively, to reflect recent developments in teaching and learning, and an additional chapter has been added on the use of digital technology and online teaching, thus ensuring the book is up-to-date and relevant to contemporary practice
Each chapter contains evidence-informed information, practical guidelines, classroom procedures or teaching strategies, reflection and discussion tasks, thus ensuring a good balance of both theory and practice
Each chapter has an introduction and conclusion, an overview, review questions and suggestions for further reading, making it very clear and reader-friendly. This is further supported by a clear table of contents, a glossary, a list of references and a comprehensive index.

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About Language

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Discussions and More

Five-Minute Activities

Jack C Richards' 50 Tips for Teacher Development

Interaction Online

Language Learning with Digital Video

Mark Hancock's 50 Tips for Teaching Pronunciation

Penny Ur's 100 Teaching Tips

Scott Thornbury's 101 Grammar Questions: Pocket Editions