Newton, Jonathan M.,

Teaching English to second language learners in academic contexts : reading, writing, listening, and speaking / Jonathan M. Newton, Dana R. Ferris, Christine C.M. Goh, William Grabe, Fredricka L. Stoller and Larry Vandergrift. - xvi, 285 pages : illustrations. - ESL & applied linguistics professional series .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-277) and index.

Introduction to reading. How reading comprehension works -- Building an effective reading curriculum: guiding principles -- Reading: instructional activities and assessment options -- Introduction to writing. Writing in a second language -- Building a writing curriculum and developing strategic writers -- Writing: instructional activities, feedback, and assessment options -- Introduction to listening. How listening comprehension works -- Building a listening curriculum -- Listening: instructional activities and assessment options -- Introduction to speaking. What's so special about speaking? -- Building an effective speaking curriculum: guiding principles -- Speaking: instructional activities and assessment options -- Language skill development and eap: a reflection on seven key themes.

9781138647589 (hardback)


English language--Study and teaching--Foreign speakers.
Inglés--Enseñanza--Hablantes extranjeros.


Donation made by: José Tiziani.

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