Keys to Teaching Grammar to English Language Learners

Author: Keith S. Folse
Publisher: University of Michigan Press ELT
ISBN: 9780472036677
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This book teaches the most common ESL grammar points in an accessible way through real ESL errors together with suggested teaching techniques. Relevant grammar terminology is explained. The four objectives of this book are to help teachers: (1) identify common ESL grammar points and understand the details associated with each one; (2) improve their ability to answer any grammar question on the spot (when on the "hot seat"); (3) anticipate common ESL errors by grammar point, by first language, and/or by proficiency level; and (4) develop more effective grammar/language learning lessons. These objectives are for all teachers, whether they are teaching grammar directly or indirectly in a variety of classes -- including a grammar class, a writing class, a speaking class, an ESP class, or a K-12 class.

Teaching Grammar in Second Language Classrooms

Author: Hossein Nassaji
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113696603X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 388

Book Description
Recent SLA research recognizes the necessity of attention to grammar and demonstrates that form-focused instruction is especially effective when it is incorporated into a meaningful communicative context. Designed specifically for second-language teachers, this text identifies and explores the various options for integrating a focus on grammar and a focus on communication in classroom contexts and offers concrete examples of teaching activities for each option. Each chapter includes a description of the option, its theoretical and empirical background, examples of activities illustrating in a non-technical manner how it can be implemented in the classroom, questions for reflection, and a list of useful resources that teachers can consult for further information.

Keys to Teaching Grammar to English Language Learners

Author: Keith S. Folse
Publisher: University of Michigan Press ELT
ISBN: 9780472032204
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Keys to Teaching Grammar to English Language Learners: A Practical Handbook is not intended to be an exhaustive reference book about ELL grammar. Written for classroom teachers (K-12, ESL, EFL), this book teaches the most common ELL grammar points in an accessible way through real ELL errors with suggested teaching techniques. Relevant grammar terminology is explained where practical. The four objectives of the book are to help teachers: (1) identify common ELL grammar points and understand the details associated with each one; (2) improve their ability to answer any grammar question on the spot (when on the "hot seat"); (3) anticipate common ELL errors by grammar point, by first language, and by proficiency level; and (4) develop more effective grammar/language learning lessons. The presentation of each of the 15 keys (grammar points) features information on typical ELL errors, an accessible grammar explanation including examples of mistakes, a native language interference chart, and ideas for teaching the grammar point. The Workbook for Keys to Teaching Grammar to English Language Learners provides extra practice in the grammar points studied in the handbook.

Teaching English Language Learners

Author: Ann Morgan
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1475843887
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 125

Book Description
Teaching English Language Learners is a handbook for elementary staff who work with English Language Learners, but who don’t have specialized training in English language acquisition. The book is a handy reference that describes all stages of learning English, and how home language and culture affect English Language Learners in school. It provides a thorough picture of English Language Learners by describing English language levels, adjustment behaviors, family interactions and expectations, non-academic areas of need, and how to discern whether or not student difficulties are language based. It also offers practical strategies for teaching writing and describes general Project Based Learning activities appropriate for both large and small groups. The book supports classroom teachers, para-educators, volunteers, teachers in training, specialists and other adults working with elementary English Language Learners.

Techniques and Resources in Teaching Grammar

Author: Marianne Celce-Murcia
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
Addressing general questions of grammar in ESL theory and classroom practice, this book offers ideas for the creative teaching of grammar. It also includes suggestions for teaching most of the beginning-level structures, which are listed separately in a grammar index.

Grammar Practice Activities

Author: Penny Ur
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521338479
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 300

Book Description
A guide to combining grammar teaching with a broadly communicative methodology.

The Teacher's Guide to Grammar

Author: Deborah Cameron
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 019165051X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 177

Book Description
The Teacher's Guide to Grammar is unique in focusing directly on the aspects of grammar that teachers need to know. Assuming little or no formal linguistic education, this concise and accessible book provides the necessary background knowledge required in the classroom context. There are detailed chapters on the nuts and bolts of language: words, morphology, sentences, phrases, verbs, and clauses. Other important educational issues concerned in the teaching of English are discussed: the grammatical variation that differentiates standard and non-standard English; how grammar varies in relation to the purpose and audience of a text; and the different grammatical characteristics of different languages. Throughout, illustrations are given using examples from the real spoken and written language produced by learners. Here are the essentials every English and literacy teacher needs to know about grammar in one practical and relevant guide.

Grammar for English Language Teachers

Author: Martin Parrott
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521885058
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 480

Book Description
An invaluable resource helping teachers at all levels of experience to develop their understanding of English grammar. Grammar for English Language Teachers is designed to help practising and trainee teachers to develop their knowledge of English grammar systems. It encourages teachers to appreciate factors that affect grammatical choices, and evaluates the 'rules of thumb' presented to learners in course materials. Consolidation exercises provide an opportunity for teachers to test these rules against real language use and to evaluate classroom and reference materials.

The Teacher's Grammar of English with Answers

Author: Ron Cowan
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521809733
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 736

Book Description
"The Teacher's grammar of English enables English language teachers and teachers-in-training to fully understand and effectively teach English grammar. With comprehensive presentation of form, meaning, and usage, along with practical exercises and advice on teaaching difficult structures, it is both a complete grammar course and an essential reference text."--Back cover.

English Language Practice with Key

Author: Michael Vince
Publisher: Macmillan Elt
ISBN: 9780230726963
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 295

Book Description
In this text, particular focus is given to functional language, with units on areas such as greetings, excuses, directions and descriptions, agreeing and disagreeing. This gives students a wider view of grammar and vocabulary in context in a variety of immediately useful everyday situations.