Key Questions in Language Teaching
An Introduction

A concise introduction to the key concepts, principles and recurring issues in language teaching.

Alessandro G. Benati (Author)

9781108425247, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 20 February 2020

238 pages
25.2 x 19.4 x 1.5 cm, 0.65 kg

'Any language teaching professional curious to know more about the nature of language learning will profit from this excellent book. Arranged around key topics such as language acquisition, classroom methodologies, learner interaction, and corrective feedback, it explores the sorts of questions that teachers ask themselves, and provides the information they need to reach informed answers.' Pauline Foster, St. Mary's University, London

Innovative and evidence-based, this introduction to the main concepts and issues in language teaching uses a 'key questions' structure, enabling the reader to understand how these questions have been addressed by researchers previously, and how the findings inform language teaching practices. Grounded in research, theory and empirical evidence, the textbook provides students, practitioners and teachers with a complete introductory course in language teaching. Written in a clear and user-friendly style, and avoiding use of jargon, the book draws upon real-life teaching experiences and scenarios to provide practical advice. A glossary of key terms, questions for discussion and further reading suggestions are included. The book is perfectly suited to language teaching modules on English language, TESOL and applied linguistics courses.

1. What do we know about second language acquisition and what are the implications for language teaching?
2. How is second language teaching methodology evolved over the years?
3. What is the nature and role of communication and interactive tasks (speaking and writing)?
4. What is the nature and role of listening and reading comprehension tasks?
5. What is the nature and role of grammar, vocabulary and corrective feedback?
6. How do we carry out second language research?
7. An overall evaluation of the key questions in this book.

Subject Areas: Applied linguistics for ELT [EBAL], Linguistics [CF]