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Teaching Adult ESL is the first comprehensive yet practical overview of adult ESL teaching methodology for teachers and teachers in preparation. ... Read more

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Research Based, but Practical
Teaching Adult ESL is a wonderful compendium of research and practical ideas for implementation in the adult ESL classroom. Betsy Parrish fills a gap by providing current theory and the implementation of what works. It appears to be designed for a college class because there are review exercises, but unlike the traditional text, they are modeling the techniques of the things that work. Students are put into pairs to work on things, and examine what they are learning, rather than just spit back information.

I have been teaching ESL students and training their teachers for a while, and found new ideas, and a sewing together of the many fragments of the research knowledgebase. It was an easy read, unlike so much of the research out in the field. I suspect this is one I'll refer to regularly. ... Read more

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Sharing their belief in the importance of collaborative learning, Julia Robinson and Mary Selman introduce readers to a rich variety of strategies for teaching English as a second language to adults. ... Read more

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Good resource to teach newcomers and immigrants beyond survival English
I have been looking for good, practical, and applicable TESL/TEFL (Teaching English as a second or foreign language) books to help me as I segue into the world of teaching ESL to adults.I think this is a helpful resource, that combines what is necessary.If you want grammar (look elsewhere).This book's strength lies in its holistic approach, and understanding that each EL (English learner) learns English differently, at his or her own pace. Therefore, it appropriately includes a brief introduction to the challenges of teaching ESL.

Some Highlights from the Book:
* Communication across Cultures - Language Learning and Culture Learning; Individual Responses to Universal Situations; and Being an Effective Culture Guide

* Finding Out about the Learners - Needs and Skills Assessment (great tools for every teacher)

* Listening and Speaking -
-Guidelines for Teaching Oral Skills
-Introducing New Vocabulary (Total Physical Response, Vocabulary Drills, Reinforcing Vocabulary)
-Grammar
-Idioms
-Conversation
-The Sounds of English (Teaching Individual Sounds, Teaching English Patterns)

* Reading and Writing
-Principles of Teaching Reading and Writing
-Language Experience
-Pre-Reading Activities
-Recognizing Words
-Developing Fluent Oral Reading
-Getting Started with Writing
-Free Writing

* Integrated Communication Activities
-Information Grids
-Information Gap
-Other Integrated Communication Activities

* Pulling It All Together:Lesson Planning

* Appendixes

What I like most about this resource is that it stresses the need for context based learning.Learners need their content to be relevant, and need to practice as much as possible.


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The Handbook for Teaching Bible-Based ESL provides a step-by-step guide for starting an ESL ministry at your church.New and experienced teachers alike will benefit from the many practical suggestions on second language teaching.You’ll learn to:Choose the best method for teaching your ESL classAssess which materials you’ll need to start your ESL classWork through cultural differencesEvaluate your students and your teachingShare your faith with the members of your classThe Handbook for Teaching Bible-Based ESL also includes:Communication tipsSample lesson plansTeaching resourcesPronunciation guideAnd much more! ... Read more

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Good resource
This is a very basic overview of how to start an ESL ministry.It is good for what I wanted it for but someone needing a lot of technical information on ESL learning would need more.The book provides an extensive bibliography and resource list.I've used the resource list more than anything.Good basic info.

Excellent resource material!
I am really exicited to have found this book. I have a MA in missions science and TESOL and this book brings materials together in an excellent way! There are also other excellent resources in this book. I was excited to find the authors will relate to my training Native Americans to work with ESL! Highly recommended to others interested in ESL or training Christian workers in ESL!! ... Read more

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The complexities of teaching English as a second language to those newly arrived in Canada are addressed with insight and humour in this book. Brian Morgan draws extensively on his own teaching experience in Canada and China to reinvestigate the nature and aims of ESL teaching and to formulate approaches to becoming a more effective ESL teacher.

Morgan's central principle is that ESL theories, materials, and approaches should be relevant to the social, political, and cultural conditions of each group of students. He stresses the importance of finding subject matter that will provide meaningful content for lessons, suggesting that discussion topics such as ecology, gender roles, changing social identity, and employment equity are often valid and appropriate for immigrant groups. Written for teachers by a teacher, the book includes lesson plans, examples of students' work, and vivid anecdotes of classroom incidents, presenting an important new perspective on ESL teaching. ... Read more

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This book is designed to serve as a teacher resource book for pre- and in-service reading and ESL teachers. It can also serve as a university textbook for courses on L2 reading methods, reading instruction, or in teacher preparation courses which focus on reading. This text provides an overview of various theoretical frameworks as they apply to reading, the relevant areas of research in the areas of second language and foreign language reading, and the connection of such theories to the teaching and learning of reading. The text aims to provide reading teachers and language instructors with an understanding of the reading process, L2/FL readers, and the ways in which to build reading skills, particularly academic reading skills and comprehension skills. The opening chapters provide teachers and students in reading and language methodology classes with a broad theoretical basis for developing effective classroom methods in the reading class. The remaining chapters provide practical information relating to effective teaching methods, reading assessment, and design and planning of a reading course. The text focuses on both theory and practice leading to a holistic understanding of second language reading and L2/FL readers. ... Read more

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This practical audio program presents recommended techniques for teaching 7 fundamental ESL skills: listneing, speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar. Readily adapted to ESL education, from the primary grades through adult education classes, and to vocationally oriented programs which include ESL education. Seven 15-minute presentations on 4 audio cassettes. Order #S07012. ... Read more