Extensive Reading in the Second Language Classroom

Extensive Reading in the Second Language Classroom
Author: Richard R. Day
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 241
Release: 1998-01-13
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0521568293

This comprehensive examination of extensive reading shows how reading large quantities of books and other materials can provide students with essential practice in learning to read and help them develop a positive attitude towards reading, which is sometimes missed in second language classes. The authors first examine the cognitive and affective nature of reading and then offer a wealth of practical advice for implementing extensive reading with second language learners. Suggestions are provided for integrating extensive reading into the curriculum, establishing a library, selecting reading materials, and keeping records for purposes of evaluation. The text also describes a wide variety of classroom activities to supplement individualized silent reading. The information will be useful both for pre-service teachers and for teachers and administrators who want to improve the teaching of reading in their second language programs.

Extensive Reading Activities for Teaching Language

Extensive Reading Activities for Teaching Language
Author: Julian Bamford
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2004-08-16
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 0521016517

This lively collection of over 100 classroom activities allows teachers to exploit fully the language learning potential of extensive reading. The activities, contributed by teachers who have used them successfully in classrooms all over the world, introduce extensive reading to students, and link it with the rest of the language curriculum. Here is a wealth of ideas for encouraging students to read, and for using students' reading experiences for further language practice and learning. These creative and enjoyable speaking, listening, role-play, reading, writing, and vocabulary activities are suitable for students of all ages and levels. Each activity is clearly explained, together with a personal note from its author. This is a handbook for teachers of general language courses, or grammar, listening, speaking, writing, or reading courses. It is written for teachers both non-native and native speaking, and for teachers both novice and experienced. It will also be of interest to teacher-educators.

Bringing extensive reading into the classroom

Bringing extensive reading into the classroom
Author: Richard Day, et al
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2013-01-10
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 0194426173

Extensive reading brings substantial benefits to language learning. Find out about the importance of extensive free reading, how to develop extensive reading materials, choosing the right graded readers for your class, exploiting class readers, developing class libraries, and setting up and running reading circles.

Second Language Acquisition and Task-Based Language Teaching

Second Language Acquisition and Task-Based Language Teaching
Author: Mike Long
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 513
Release: 2014-07-31
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1118882210

This book offers an in-depth explanation of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) and the methods necessary to implement it in the language classroom successfully. Combines a survey of theory and research in instructed second language acquisition (ISLA) with insights from language teaching and the philosophy of education Details best practice for TBLT programs, including discussion of learner needs and means analysis; syllabus design; materials writing; choice of methodological principles and pedagogic procedures; criterion-referenced, task-based performance assessment; and program evaluation Written by an esteemed scholar of second language acquisition with over 30 years of research and classroom experience Considers diffusion of innovation in education and the potential impact of TBLT on foreign and second language learning

Reading and Language Learning

Reading and Language Learning
Author: Keiko Koda
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2007-10-29
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

Reading and language learning are interdependent. While reading necessitates linguistic knowledge, reading ability enhances linguistic knowledge expansion. This volume explores the reciprocal relationship between reading and language learning. It examines a variety of reading sub-skills, ranging from word identification to discourse comprehension.

Free Voluntary Reading

Free Voluntary Reading
Author: Stephen D. Krashen
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-05-18
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1598848445

"This book documents the latest research findings about the success of free voluntary reading in developing high levels of literacy"--Provided by publisher.

English Language Teaching Today

English Language Teaching Today
Author: Willy A. Renandya
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2016-08-22
Genre: Education
ISBN: 3319388347

English Language Teaching Today: Linking Theory and Practice provides an up-to-date account of current principles and practices for teaching English in the world today. The chapters, written by internationally recognized language teacher educators and TESOL specialists, introduce the reader to key language skill areas (i.e., listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary) and explain how each skill area can be taught in a principled manner in diverse language learning contexts. Throughout the book, the link between theory and practice is explicitly highlighted and exemplified. This reader-friendly book is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in TESOL and other second language education programmes as well as for TESOL professionals who wish to stay current with recent developments in ELT.

Teaching Second Language Reading

Teaching Second Language Reading
Author: Thom Hudson
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007-02-15
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780194422833

Gives you a thorough overview of theory and research relating to second-language reading. Includes practical suggestions for teaching reading in different contexts. Presents a variety of strategies for reading and teaching reading and discusses how to use them in appropriate contexts. Sets the skill of reading in a wider psychological and social context Can be used as a textbook or self-study text for trainee teachers or as a reference guide for practising teachers.