Teaching adult second language learners /
McKay, Heather, 1950-
Teaching adult second language learners / Heather McKay, Abigail H. Tom. - viii, 234 pages. ; 23 cm. - Cambridge handbooks for language teachers. . - Cambridge handbooks for language teachers. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-232) and indexes.
"Teaching Adult Second Language Learners addresses the special needs of adults studying English, particularly those who have immigrated to English-speaking countries. It provides a useful summary of the principles involved in teaching adults as well as a wealth of activities specially designed for adult learners." "The book is divided into three sections: section I contains an introduction to the adult language learner. It also discusses assessment and placement of students, and the organization of courses and lesson organization; section II gives teachers techniques for building community in the classroom; section III provides activities designed for students at various levels that are organized thematically around topics such as self-identification, food, clothing, and work. Whenever possible, alternative activities are suggested to accommodate the needs of multilevel classes."--Jacket.
0521649900 (pbk.) 9780521649902 (pbk.)
99036775
Language and languages--Study and teaching.
Second language acquisition.
Adult education.
P53 / .M33 1999
418.00715 / M.H.T
Teaching adult second language learners / Heather McKay, Abigail H. Tom. - viii, 234 pages. ; 23 cm. - Cambridge handbooks for language teachers. . - Cambridge handbooks for language teachers. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-232) and indexes.
"Teaching Adult Second Language Learners addresses the special needs of adults studying English, particularly those who have immigrated to English-speaking countries. It provides a useful summary of the principles involved in teaching adults as well as a wealth of activities specially designed for adult learners." "The book is divided into three sections: section I contains an introduction to the adult language learner. It also discusses assessment and placement of students, and the organization of courses and lesson organization; section II gives teachers techniques for building community in the classroom; section III provides activities designed for students at various levels that are organized thematically around topics such as self-identification, food, clothing, and work. Whenever possible, alternative activities are suggested to accommodate the needs of multilevel classes."--Jacket.
0521649900 (pbk.) 9780521649902 (pbk.)
99036775
Language and languages--Study and teaching.
Second language acquisition.
Adult education.
P53 / .M33 1999
418.00715 / M.H.T