Working with Words: A Guide to Teaching and Learning Vocabulary (Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers) - Hardcover

Gairns, Ruth; Redman, Stuart

 
9780521268899: Working with Words: A Guide to Teaching and Learning Vocabulary (Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0521268893 ISBN 13: 9780521268899
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1986

Synopsis

This is a practical guide for teachers on how to select, organise and teach vocabulary to all levels of students. It discusses the linguistic and psychological theories relevant to vocabulary learning, describes with clear examples traditional and current methods of presentation and practice, and suggests ways of assessing and supplementing the vocabulary component of coursebooks. Working with Words is an ideal resource for practising teachers and teachers in training.

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Book Description

A practical guide on how to select, organise and teach vocabulary to students of all levels.

Review

' ... offers trainees as well as experienced teachers a comprehensive and very accessible review of the main issues in vocabulary teaching and learning, and a wealth of ideas and techniques to take into the classroom.' ELTJ

' ... an excellent book that brings vocabulary into the mainstream of ESL teaching and materials development.' Studies in Second Language Acquisition

' ... a must for the staffroom library.' ELTJ

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
1986
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521268893
ISBN 13 
9780521268899
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
208

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