Linguistics for Language Teachers
Lessons for Classroom Practice
Sarah J Shin author Sunny Park-Johnson author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:29th Apr '20
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This accessible introduction helps educators understand linguistics for teaching second languages effectively. Linguistics for Language Teachers is essential for teacher education courses.
This book serves as a comprehensive introduction to linguistics, specifically designed for educators involved in second, heritage, bilingual, and world language instruction. It provides a user-friendly approach, ensuring that teachers can easily grasp the essential components of language that are most relevant to their teaching practices. With a focus on practical application, the text encourages educators to engage with linguistic data and explore language-related challenges within diverse educational and social settings.
Throughout Linguistics for Language Teachers, readers will encounter various opportunities to analyze real-world language use, enabling them to identify patterns that can enhance their teaching methodologies. The book emphasizes the significance of understanding linguistic principles to better support learners in their language acquisition journeys. By integrating theory with practice, it equips educators with the tools they need to foster a more effective learning environment.
As a highly accessible resource, Linguistics for Language Teachers stands out as an ideal text for teacher education courses. It not only demystifies complex linguistic concepts but also empowers teachers to apply this knowledge in their classrooms, ultimately helping their students progress in language proficiency. This book is a vital addition to the library of any language educator seeking to deepen their understanding of linguistics and improve their teaching strategies.
"This clear, engaging and highly readable text provides current and future language teachers with a firm foundation in linguistics and applied linguistics. This is a timely and important textbook that many will appreciate."
Kendall A.King, University of Minnesota, USA
"Linguistics can often be alienating to language teachers who struggle to see the relevance of seemingly abstract theories about language on their daily practice. Linguistics for Language Teachers resolves this issue by offering an accessible overview of basic linguistic theory alongside concrete examples from a range of languages of its implications for language teaching. Any language teacher who reads this book will become more adept at supporting language learning in the classroom by building on and extending their students' existing linguistic knowledge."
Nelson L. Flores, University of Pennsylvania, USA
"This clear, engaging and highly readable text provides current and future language teachers with a firm foundation in linguistics and applied linguistics. This is a timely and important textbook that many will appreciate."
Kendall A.King, University of Minnesota, USA
"Linguistics can often be alienating to language teachers who struggle to see the relevance of seemingly abstract theories about language on their daily practice. Linguistics for Language Teachers resolves this issue by offering an accessible overview of basic linguistic theory alongside concrete examples from a range of languages of its implications for language teaching. Any language teacher who reads this book will become more adept at supporting language learning in the classroom by building on and extending their students' existing linguistic knowledge."
Nelson L. Flores, University of Pennsylvania, USA
ISBN: 9781138681934
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 400g
218 pages