Synopses & Reviews
Teaching Adult Second Language Learners addresses the needs of adults studying English. It provides a useful summary of the principles involved in teaching adults as well as a wealth of activities specifically designed for adult learners. The text is divided into three sections: Section I provides an introduction to the adult language learner and discusses the issues of assessment/placement and course/lesson organization. Section II gives teachers techniques for building community in the classroom. Section III provides activities designed for students at various levels that are organized thematically around topics such as self-identification, food, clothing, and work.
Review
'This is the latest in the excellent Handbooks for Language Teachers series edited by Penny ur, and a great addition to the series it is. Aimed at the general ESL teacher, the book contains a collection of activities at all levels that will make the classrook experience richer and more useful for the learners.' (EL Reviews)
Synopsis
This is a resource book for teachers of adult second language classes.
Synopsis
This book provides a useful summary of the principles involved in teaching adults as well as a wealth of activities specifically designed for adult learners. The text is divided into three sections: Section I provides an introduction to the adult language learner and discusses the issues of assessment/placement and course/lesson organization. Section II gives teachers techniques for building community in the classroom. Section III provides activities designed for students at various levels that are organized thematically around topics such as self-identification, food, clothing, and work.
Synopsis
This is a resource book for teachers of adult second language classes which combines basic information about teaching such classes with classroom community building techniques and thematically organized classroom activities. It should appeal to new and experienced teachers, teacher trainers, program administrators, volunteer agencies and libraries.
Synopsis
This handbook provides a summary of the principles involved in teaching adults and activities specifically designed for adult learners.
Table of Contents
Introduction; 1. Building community in the classroom; 2. Personal identification; 3. Family; 4. Community; 5. Food; 6. Clothing; 7. Housing; 8. Health; 9. Work; 10. Money; Bibliography; Indexes.