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| the grammar book larsen freeman: New Perspectives on Grammar Teaching in Second Language Classrooms Eli Hinkel, Sandra Fotos, 2001-07-01 New Perspectives on Grammar Teaching in Second Language Classrooms brings together various approaches to the contextualized teaching of grammar and communicative skills as integrated components of second language instruction. Its purpose is to show from both theoretical and practical perspectives that grammar teaching can be made productive and useful in ESL and EFL classrooms. In this text: *First-rate scholars approach the teaching of grammar from multiple complementary perspectives, providing an original, comprehensive treatment of the topic. *Discourse analysis and research data are used to address such pedagogical areas as grammatical and lexical development in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. *The communicative perspective on ESL and EFL instruction that is presented provides ways for learners to enhance their production skills, whereas the meaning-based grammar instruction can supplement and strengthen current methodology with a communicative focus. This volume is intended as a foundational text for second language grammar pedagogy courses at the advanced undergraduate and master's levels. |
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| the grammar book larsen freeman: Teaching Language Diane Larsen-Freeman, 2003 Viewing grammar as something which is organic and evolving, this book provides an overview of grammar acquisition and language learning. |
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| the grammar book larsen freeman: The Cambridge Guide to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages David Nunan, Ronald Carter, 2001-02-15 This book, written by leading practitioners, brings together a comprehensive overview of TESOL. |
| the grammar book larsen freeman: Teaching Grammar to a Grammar-Free Generation Tamilla Mammadova, 2019-01-08 This is a unique book that covers innovative grammar teaching approaches and techniques for a modern generation of EFL/ESL students. It juxtaposes traditional grammar teaching methods with newer ones, and reveals the advantages and disadvantages of each. Moreover, it provides free and controlled grammar activities which offer instructors an ample variety of tasks that facilitate EFL/ESL teachers’ work to practice certain grammatical patterns. |
| the grammar book larsen freeman: Keys to Teaching Grammar to English Language Learners Keith S. Folse, Betty Schrampfer Azar, 2016 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. |
| the grammar book larsen freeman: Pedagogical Grammar Casey Keck, YouJin Kim, 2014-12-17 This book provides a comprehensive overview of pedagogical grammar research and explores its implications for the teaching of grammar in second language classrooms. Drawing on several research domains (e.g., corpus linguistics, task-based language teaching) and a number of theoretical orientations (e.g., cognitive, sociocultural), the book proposes a framework for pedagogical grammar which brings together three major areas of inquiry: (1) descriptions of grammar in use, (2) descriptions of grammar acquisition processes, and (3) investigations of the relative effectiveness of different approaches to L2 grammar instruction. The book balances research and theory with practical discussions of the decisions that teachers must make on a daily basis, offering guidance in such areas as materials development, data-driven learning, task design, and classroom assessment. |
| the grammar book larsen freeman: Teaching by Principles H. Douglas Brown, 2015 Teaching by Principles is a widely acclaimed methodology test used in language teacher education programs around the world. In this fourth edition, Dr. H. Douglas Brown and Dr. Heekyeong Lee offer a comprehensive survey of practical language teaching options firmly anchored in current research on second language acquisition and pedagogy. Features of the Fourth Edition A comprehensive update on current issues, new research findings, and innovative classroom teaching techniques, with additional and reworked chapters to reflect this information A description and analysis of new foundational princ. |
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| the grammar book larsen freeman: Getting Grammar Donna Topping, Sandra Josephs Hoffman, 2006 Important, yet playful, grammar -- Sensible sentences and categories of clauses -- Naming nouns and pronouns -- Vivid verbs -- Admirable adjectives and adverbs -- Among prepositions and conjunctions and interjections. Wow! -- Putting it all together -- Final thoughts: a spoonful of sugar -- Appendix A. Grades at which grammatical concepts commonly are taught -- Appendix B. Test yourself -- Appendix C. A collection of collective nouns -- Appendix D. Jean's suggested music for Rachmaninoff to reggae to rap -- Appendix E. Additional resources for classroom use -- Appendix F. Reproducibles -- Works cited |
| the grammar book larsen freeman: Grammar Fundamentals for Teaching English as a Foreign Language: A Teacher's Reference International Tefl Academy Press, 2019-06-18 Grammar Fundamentals for Teaching English as a Foreign Language: A Teacher's Reference aims to improve your knowledge of and confidence with the English language, including the terminology, form, and meaning of basic grammatical structures. The structures are presented within short vignettes about teaching abroad, including content that should be of interest for anyone in the field of TEFL. The book is designed to serve as a self-study grammar reference for the novice teacher of English grammar, but it can also serve as a review or to provide samples for more advanced grammarians. |
| the grammar book larsen freeman: Principles and Practice in Second Language Acquisition Stephen D. Krashen, 1982 The present volume examines the relationship between second language practice and what is known about the process of second language acquisition, summarising the current state of second language acquisition theory, drawing general conclusions about its application to methods and materials and describing what characteristics effective materials should have. The author concludes that a solution to language teaching lies not so much in expensive equipment, exotic new methods, or sophisticated language analysis, but rather in the full utilisation of the most important resources - native speakers of the language - in real communication. |
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| the grammar book larsen freeman: The Grammar Book Marianne Celce-Murcia, Diane Larsen-Freeman, Howard Alan Williams, 1999 In this highly acclaimed revision, grammatical descriptions and teaching suggestions are organized into sections dealing with Form, Meaning, and Use. THE GRAMMAR BOOK, Second Edition helps teachers and future teachers grasp the linguistic system and details of English grammar, providing more information on how structures are used at the discourse level. |
| the grammar book larsen freeman: Navigating English Grammar Anne Lobeck, Kristin Denham, 2013-09-23 An engaging and fresh take on the rules and politics of English grammar, written in lively prose. It goes a step further than most books on grammar by providing an overview of the field, with a discussion of historical and current debates about grammar, and how we define, discuss, and approach it. Presents a novel, inquiry-based approach to understanding speakers' unconscious knowledge of English grammar Makes lucid connections, when relevant, with current linguistic theory Integrates language change and variation into the study of grammar Examines historical sources of socially evaluative perceptions of grammar, as 'good' or 'bad', and notions of language authority Provides syntactic explanations for many modern punctuation rules Explores some of the current controversies about grammar teaching in school and the role of Standard English in testing and assessment |
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| the grammar book larsen freeman: Understanding English Grammar Martha Kolln, Loretta Gray, Joseph Salvatore, 2015-01-20 For courses in Advanced Grammar. The essentials of English grammar, with a distinctively clear organization and user-friendly language Understanding English Grammar presents the most useful elements of both traditional and new linguistic grammar, bearing in mind that today's learners use communication tools predominantly for social purposes. Accessible to the novice reader, the text begins with an overview of English as a world language, language change, and key issues tied to prescriptive grammar and correctness. Incremental exercises provide opportunities for guided or independent practice throughout with answers at the end of the book and an updated list of further readings. The 10th Edition introduces coauthors Gray and Salvatore, who add their expertise in linguistics, creative writing, and teaching grammar and writing. |
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| the grammar book larsen freeman: An Introduction to Second Language Acquisition Research Diane Larsen-Freeman, Michael H. Long, 2014-09-25 Understanding how people learn and fail to learn second and foreign languages is increasingly recognised as a critical social and psycholinguistic issue. Second languages are vitally important to diverse groups of people, ranging from refugees to college students facing foreign language requirements. This book provides a synthesis of empirical findings on second and foreign language learning by children and adults, emphasising the design and execution of appropriate research. |
| the grammar book larsen freeman: Teaching English Grammar to Speakers of Other Languages Eli Hinkel, 2016-01-29 This practical and research-based introduction to current and effective English grammar instruction gives pre-service and in-service teachers and teacher educators a strong foundation for teaching second language grammar and helps them develop their professional knowledge and skills. Written in a highly readable style for an international audience, it provides a thorough and rounded overview of the principles, strategies, techniques, and applications currently dominant in teaching L2 grammar in a range of instructional settings around the world. Chapter authors are world-class authorities in grammar and grammar teaching and learning. All chapters are based on theoretical frameworks and/or research foundations with a strong emphasis on practical applications and implications for classroom teaching, and highlight teaching methods, key concepts, and terminology associated with grammar instruction. Illuminating the options and choices in grammar teaching from a contemporary perspective, Teaching English Grammar to Speakers of Other Languages is ideal as key text for students in undergraduate and graduate MA-TESOL programs and as a resource for practicing ESL/EFL teachers, teacher educators, and teaching faculty. |
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| the grammar book larsen freeman: Grammar Dimensions Jan Frodesen, Diane Larsen-Freeman, Janet Eyring, 2000 Updated and revised, Grammar Dimensions, Platinum Edition makes teaching grammar easy and effective. Fully annotated Teacher's Editions, well-integrated components, simplified grammar explanations, and new technology resources help both beginning and experienced teachers give their students the skills they need to communicate accurately, meaningfully, and appropriately. |
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| the grammar book larsen freeman: On Conditionals Elizabeth Closs Traugott, Alice Ter Meulen, Judy Snitzer Reilly, Charles A. Ferguson, 2009-06-18 On Conditionals provides the first major cross-disciplinary account of conditional (if-then) constructions. Conditional sentences directly reflect the language user's ability to reason about alternatives, uncertainties, and unrealised contingencies. An understanding of the conceptual and behavioural organisation involved in the construction and interpretation of these kinds of sentences therefore provides fundamental insights into the inferential strategies and the cognitive and linguistic processes of human beings. The present volume brings together studies from several perspectives - philosophical, linguistic and psychological - and aims to emphasise the intrinsic connections between the issues to be addressed and to point to new directions for interdisciplinary work. |
| the grammar book larsen freeman: Teaching English as a Second Or Foreign Language Marianne Celce-Murcia, 1991-01-01 |
| the grammar book larsen freeman: How to Teach Grammar Scott Thornbury, 2008 |
| the grammar book larsen freeman: The English Verb Michael Lewis, 1985 |
| the grammar book larsen freeman: Teaching and Learning Grammar Jeremy Harmer, 1987 |
| the grammar book larsen freeman: Applied Linguistics and Language Teacher Education Nat Bartels, 2006-07-02 Applied Linguistics and Language Teacher Education is aimed at applied linguists who are interested in understanding more about the learning of novice teachers in their classes. The 21 studies in this volume provide information on the complexity of novice teachers learning and use of knowledge in a variety of applied linguistics classes such as SLA, Syntax, Pragmatics, Sociolinguistics, Phonetics and Phonology, L2 Reading and Writing, Testing, and Content Based Instruction. These studies were conducted in a variety of contexts, from North and South America to Europe, Asia and Australia, and look at the preparation of teachers of English, Spanish and Chinese. The book also includes a state-of-the-art summary of research on knowledge acquisition and use which provides applied linguists with a solid basis for developing their ideas about their students learning and use of the knowledge presented in their classes. |
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