The Cambridge Handbook of Task-Based Language Teaching (Hardcover)

Mohammad Javad Ahmadian

ISBN 10: 1108491383 / ISBN 13: 9781108491389

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2021

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Hardcover. Task-based language teaching (TBLT) is an innovative approach to language teaching which emphasises the importance of engaging learners' natural abilities for acquiring language incidentally. The speed with which the field is expanding makes it difficult to keep up with recent developments, for novices and experienced researchers alike. This handbook meets that need, providing a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the field, written by a stellar line-up of leading international experts. Chapters are divided into five thematic areas, and as well as covering theory, also contain case studies to show how TBLT can be implemented in practice, in a range of global contexts, as well as questions for discussion, and suggested further readings. Comprehensive in its coverage, and written in an accessible style, it will appeal to a wide readership, not only researchers and graduate students, but also classroom teachers working in a variety of educational and cultural contexts around the world. Written by leading international experts, this handbook provides an accessible resource to task-based language teaching for teachers, as well as academic researchers. Chapters in the volume are presented in a reader-friendly style, with ideas made accessible through case studies, questions for discussion, and suggested further readings. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Cambridge Handbook of Task-Based Language Teaching (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1108491383
• ISBN 13: 9781108491389
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Task-based language teaching (TBLT) is an innovative approach to language teaching which emphasises the importance of engaging learners' natural abilities for acquiring language incidentally. The speed with which the field is expanding makes it difficult to keep up with recent developments, for novices and experienced researchers alike. This handbook meets that need, providing a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the field, written by a stellar line-up of leading international experts. Chapters are divided into five thematic areas, and as well as covering theory, also contain case studies to show how TBLT can be implemented in practice, in a range of global contexts, as well as questions for discussion, and suggested further readings. Comprehensive in its coverage, and written in an accessible style, it will appeal to a wide readership, not only researchers and graduate students, but also classroom teachers working in a variety of educational and cultural contexts around the world.

About the Authors

Mohammad Javad Ahmadian is currently the Head of Postgraduate Taught at School of Education, University of Leeds. He has published widely on task-based language teaching and second language acquisition. Recent publications include Recent Perspectives on Task-Based Language Teaching and Learning (co-editor, 2018).

Michael H. Long is Professor of Second Language Acquisition at University of Maryland, College Park. He is the author of well over 100 articles and book chapters. In 2017, he received a lifetime achievement award from the International Association for Task-Based Language Teaching.