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This practical and research-based introduction to current and effective English grammar instruction gives pre-service and in-service teachers and teacher educators a strong foundation for teaching second language grammar and helps them develop their professional knowledge and skills. Written in a highly readable style for an international audience, it provides a thorough and rounded overview of the principles, strategies, techniques, and applications currently dominant in teaching L2 grammar in a range of instructional settings around the world. Chapter authors are world-class authorities in grammar and grammar teaching and learning. All chapters are based on theoretical frameworks and/or research foundations with a strong emphasis on practical applications and implications for classroom teaching, and highlight teaching methods, key concepts, and terminology associated with grammar instruction. Illuminating the options and choices in grammar teaching from a contemporary perspective, Teaching English Grammar to Speakers of Other Languages is ideal as key text for students in undergraduate and graduate MA-TESOL programs and as a resource for practicing ESL/EFL teachers, teacher educators, and teaching faculty.

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Author:   Eli Hinkel (Seattle Pacific University, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.544kg
ISBN:  

9781138906921

ISBN 10:   1138906921
Pages:   274
Publication Date:   26 February 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface PART IPrinciples and Foundations of Grammar Teaching 1 The Importance of the Discourse Level in Understanding and Teaching English Grammar Marianne Celce-Murcia 2 Teaching Grammar: English as an International Language Sandra Lee McKay 3 Using Corpus Linguistics to Improve the Teaching of Grammar Susan Conrad 4 Grammar in Student Books vs. Grammar That Students Need: Which Grammar to Include, Which Grammar to Omit Keith S. Folse 5 Functional Approaches to Teaching Grammar in the Second Language Classroom Anne Burns PART IIStrategies and Techniques 6 Grammar Practice Penny Ur 7 Grammar Teaching as Consciousness Raising Rod Ellis 8 12 Principles of Grammar Instruction Jack C. Richards and Randi Reppen 9 Practical Grammar Teaching: Grammar Constructions and Their Relatives Eli Hinkel PART IIIGrammar for Productive Skills: Speaking and Writing 10 Teaching Grammar at the Advanced Level Michael J. McCarthy 11 Promoting Grammar and Language Development in the Writing Class: Why, What, How, and When Dana R. Ferris 12 Writing with Attitude: Conveying a Stance in Academic Texts Ken Hyland List of Contributors Index

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Eli Hinkel is Professor, Linguistics and MA-TESL Programs, Seattle Pacific University, USA.

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