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. For students beginning their study of these fields, the book provides essential background information, dealing with language learning and teaching in a clear and comprehensible way. An Introduction will also be of value to teachers in training and those already working in the field, providing an up-to-date overview which focuses on contemporary issues while at the same time providing an important historical perspective. The book covers both theoretical and practical aspects of the field and provides suggestions throughout for discussion and workshop activities. Matters related to classroom and task-based teaching are dealt with at length, making the book suitable for use on practical training courses, especially where a degree of theoretical background is also required. 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. In this age of unfettered global communication the teaching and learning of foreign languages have never been more important. An Introduction to Foreign Language Teaching and Learning will give you the head start you need to get ahead of the field.

"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."
The Modern Language Journal

"A very fine book... 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, Eoetvoes Lorand University, Hungary

~Unique in providing both an in-depth but very reader-friendly guide to the theoretical background of the subject, and at the same time linking this closely to a thorough and up-to-date treatment of the related practice."
Alan Waters, Lancaster University, UK

~This is a comprehensive and authoritative work, reflecting many years of experience and expertise in the field of language teaching."
Linda Altshul, University of Salford, UK

"This revised edition contains all the elements of the "perfect" teacher training text."
Sylvia Helmer, University of British Columbia, Canada

"Keith Johnson has provided a refreshing, honest, engaging, and sometimes outspoken contribution to our understanding of learning and teaching a foreign language."
Dr Steve Mann, Centre for English Language Teacher Education, University of Warwick

Keith Johnson is currently Professor of Linguistics and Language Education at Lancaster University. He is one of the founding members of the Centre for Applied Language Studies at the University of Reading. He has written widely on all aspects of language learning and teaching.

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ISBN 13	9781405836173
ISBN 10	1405836172
Title	An Introduction to Foreign Language Learning and Teaching
Author	Keith Johnson
Series	Learning About Language
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2008-06-19
Number of pages	392
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.