An Introduction to Foreign Language Learning and Teaching by Keith Johnson

An Introduction to Foreign Language Learning and Teaching by Keith Johnson

An Introduction to Foreign Language Learning and Teaching presents an engaging, student-friendly guide to the fields of foreign language learning and teaching. Aimed at students beginning their study of these fields, the book provides essential background information and deals with language learning and teaching in a clear and comprehensible way. Attention is also given to practical matters related to classroom teaching.The book covers both theoretical and practical aspects of the field and provides suggestions throughout for discussion and workshop activities. Although most of the examples used deal with English as a foreign language, the book offers a suitable introduction for teachers of any foreign language.

'a very fine book..well-informed and coherent' "ELT Journal" "'...a soundly written text that would be very appropriate for prospective FL teachers at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The content is appropriate, uncomplicated, and engaging.' "Mark Darhoweer, North Carolina University, The Modern Language Journal 86 (2002)." 'I ask myself this question; 'Would I like to use this book on my pre-service or in-service training course?' And my answer is a resounding YES.'"Peter Medgyes, ELT, July 2002." Written in an entertaining and accessible style, this book is a welcome addition to the ever increasing literature on foreign language learning and teaching . Chaoqun Xie, GuangdongUniversity of Foreign Studies

Keith Johnson is Regents Professor of Trumpet in the College of Music at the University of North Texas. He has been a soloist and clinician throughout the United States, Canada. Mexico, Europe, and Africa. His highly acclaimed first book, The Art of Trumpet Playing, is widely used throughout the world and has been translated into several languages.

Professor Johnson has performed with the Dallas Opera, the Dallas Symphony- the Fort Worth Symphony, the Cape Town Philharmonic, the Mexico City Symphony, the Kansas City Symphony, and the New Hampshire Music Festival. He also plays Baroque trumpet with the Dallas Bach Society. Fort Worth Early Music, and the Orchestra of New Spain. Many of his former students hold orchestral and University positions throughout the world.

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ISBN 13	9780582290860
ISBN 10	0582290864
Title	An Introduction to Foreign Language Learning and Teaching
Author	Keith Johnson
Series	Learning About Language
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Pearson Education Limited
Year published	2001-01-18
Number of pages	352
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