A Guide To Writing In English As A Second Or Foreign Language

Author : Dan J. Tannacito
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : UVA:X002695171

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A Guide to Writing in English as a Second Or Foreign Language by Dan J. Tannacito Pdf

This bibliography offers English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) and English-as-a-Foreign-Language (EFL) specialists and non-specialists a listing of almost 3,500 works in the field of writing in ESL/EFL, at all educational levels, from 1937 through 1993. It includes works focusing on how non-native speakers write in English, how they learn to write in English, how ESL and native-English-speaker (NES) compositions compare, how English is taught in contexts where it is used as a second or foreign language, and instructional materials developed to support writing in a second/foreign language. Citations include bibliographies, monographs, textbooks, periodicals, dissertations and some (unannotated) master's theses, conference papers, and Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) documents. An introductory section and a list of native languages addressed in the works precede the annotated entries. Author and subject indexes are also included. (MSE)

Author : John Brian Heaton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : English language
ISBN : 0582018773

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Writing English Language Tests by John Brian Heaton Pdf

Author : Mary Ellen Munoz Page,Steven Gras
Publisher : Research & Education Assoc.
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9780738666822

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ESL Intermediate/Advanced Writing by Mary Ellen Munoz Page,Steven Gras Pdf

Master ESL (English as a Second Language) Writing with the study guide designed for non-native speakers of English. Skill-building lessons relevant to today's topics help ESL students write complete sentences, paragraphs, and even multi-paragraph essays. It's perfect for classroom use or self-guided writing preparation. DETAILS - Intermediate drills for improving skills with parallel structure, mood, correct shifting errors & dangling participles - Advanced essay drills focusing on narrative, descriptive, process, reaction, comparison and contrast - Superb preparation for students taking the TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language)

Author : Marianne Celce-Murcia
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Longman
Page : 567 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1991-01-01
Category : English language
ISBN : 0066326362

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Teaching English as a Second Or Foreign Language by Marianne Celce-Murcia Pdf

Author : Anne Burns,Jack C. Richards
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-15
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781108408417

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The Cambridge Guide to Learning English as a Second Language by Anne Burns,Jack C. Richards Pdf

Through its up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of current perspectives, this volume aims to expand understanding of what it means to learn English as a second or additional language. The focus throughout the book is primarily on language learning, but each chapter also discusses the implications for teaching and assessment, thus informing both understanding and practice. The book is organised into nine sections, with 36 chapters presenting a wide and diverse range of accounts of the learning of English. Four major themes which permeate the chapters are: Learning and learners; learning and language; learning and language development; and learning and learning contexts--back cover.

Author : Jerry Greer Gebhard
Publisher : University of Michigan Press ELT
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Education
ISBN : 0472082310

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Teaching English as a Foreign Or Second Language by Jerry Greer Gebhard Pdf

This creative book focuses on teaching English as a foreign or second language. It is designed for use by self-motivated teachers of EFL/ESL who seek to maximize their own potential as teachers and, in doing so, maximize the learning of their students. The book includes information about exploration of teaching, classroom interaction and management, teaching materials and media, culture and the sojourning teacher, as well as how language instructors can teach students listening, conversation, reading, and writing skills. It can be used by EFL/ESL teachers nor formally trained in teaching English to students of other languages and by individuals who wish to increase their teaching skills through independent self-study. The book is appropriate for use in preservice teaching programs and inservice development programs. Teaching English as a Foreign or Second Language is unique in emphasizing self-development as central to being an EFL/ESL teacher. Each chapter presents a set of questions directly relevant to teaching and includes advice on teaching problems. An appendix provides addresses, phoned numbers, and information on professional journals and publishing houses.

Author : Shanti Bruce
Publisher : Heinemann Educational Books
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : English language
ISBN : UCSC:32106017747285

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ESL Writers by Shanti Bruce Pdf

Finally, a book written for writing center tutors who assist ESL students. Combining practical tutoring advice with insights that build cultural bridges, ESL Writers helps tutors create a more meaningful and effective exchange between themselves and nonnative English speakers. ESL Writers is divided into three parts: Cultural Contexts examines many of the challenges students face as they become proficient speakers and writers of English. The ESL Tutoring Session focuses on individual meetings with students whose primary language is not English. Packed with helpful tips and new perspectives on familiar routines, this section demonstrates strategies likely to be effective with nonnative speakers. A Broader View adds depth and breadth to the discussion by demonstrating how writing centers abroad operate, offering insights into the rules and conventions of English, and sharing the stories of ESL students who visit the writing center. For tutors, this indispensable guide gives them the know-how to make better informed choices as they conduct sessions with ESL students. For writing center directors, ESL Writers is the perfect training text, and its examples and scenarios are the ideal jumping-off point for staff meetings and group problem-solving sessions.

Author : Wilga M. Rivers,Mary S. Temperley
Publisher : New York : Oxford University Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : English language
ISBN : UCSC:32106001573127

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A Practical Guide to the Teaching of English as a Second Or Foreign Language by Wilga M. Rivers,Mary S. Temperley Pdf

A reference book for both teachers and teacher trainees. Each chapter begins with a theoretical discussion, followed by numerous examples and practical exercises

Author : Horváth József
Publisher : Lingua Franca Csoport
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9636418500

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Advanced Writing in English as a Foreign Language by Horváth József Pdf

Author : Ilona Leki,Alister Cumming,Tony Silva
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2010-04-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135601539

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A Synthesis of Research on Second Language Writing in English by Ilona Leki,Alister Cumming,Tony Silva Pdf

'I applaud the authors for this sizeable undertaking, as well as the care exercised in selecting and sequencing topics and subtopics. A major strength and salient feature of this volume is its range: It will serve as a key reference tool for researchers working in L2 composition and in allied fields.' – John Hedgcock, Monterey Institute for International Studies Synthesizing twenty-five years of the most significant and influential findings of published research on second language writing in English, this volume promotes understanding and provides access to research developments in the field. Overall, it distinguishes the major contexts of English L2 learning in North America, synthesizes the research themes, issues, and findings that span these contexts, and interprets the methodological progression and substantive findings of this body of knowledge. Of particular interest is the extensive bibliography, which makes this volume an essential reference tool for libraries and serious writing professionals, both researchers and practitioners, both L1 and L2. This book is designed to allow researchers to become familiar with the most important research on this topic, to promote understanding of pedagogical needs of L2 writing students, and to introduce graduate students to L2 writing research findings.

Author : John Brian Heaton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:602881311

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Writing English Language Tests by John Brian Heaton Pdf

Author : J. B. Heaton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:802022305

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Writing English Language Tests by J. B. Heaton Pdf

Author : Dorte Albrechtsen,Kirsten Haastrup,Birgit Henriksen
Publisher : Museum Tusculanum Press
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 8772899328

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Writing and Vocabulary in Foreign Language Acquisition by Dorte Albrechtsen,Kirsten Haastrup,Birgit Henriksen Pdf

This volume features eight articles on writing and vocabulary acquisitiontwo crucial areas of study in foreign language learning and teaching. Five contributions have come from notable research environments in Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Poland and Wales. The first section is devoted to studies of writing in a second or a foreign language (L2). The second section deals with vocabulary acquisition illustrating the wide scope of the issues open to investigation.

Author : Angela L. Carrasquillo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135524371

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Teaching English as a Second Language by Angela L. Carrasquillo Pdf

First Published in 1994. Educators will welcome this cohesive and comprehensive volume on the research and practice of teaching English as a second language (TESOL). The author, director of the TESOL program at Fordham University Graduate School of Education, provides a holistic view of the field-its practical and philosophical considerations. Of particular interest is the coverage of such new research areas as ESL literacy, cultural literacy, thinking in a second language (TSL), and pragmatic writing.

Author : I.S.P. Nation,John Macalister
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000176612

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Teaching ESL/EFL Reading and Writing by I.S.P. Nation,John Macalister Pdf

The second edition of this bestselling text, Teaching ESL/EFL Reading and Writing, is a fully updated and expanded guide for teaching learners at all levels of proficiency how to develop their reading and writing skills and fluency. Practical and accessible, this book covers a diverse array of language teaching techniques suitable for all contexts. Updated with cutting-edge research and theory, the second edition is an essential and engaging text. Key insights and suggestions are organised around four strands – meaning-focused input, meaning-focused output, language-focused learning, and fluency development – to allow teachers to design and present a balanced programme for their students. Bringing together research and theory in applied linguistics and education, the text includes useful examples and practical strategies and features new topics related to technology, assessment, and genre. The second edition includes new tasks and further reading sections in every chapter. Teaching ESL/EFL Reading and Writing is designed for practising and pre-service teachers of all levels, and is ideal for certificate, diploma, masters, and doctoral courses in English as a second or foreign language.