Since 1979, teachers have trusted Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers to provide practical ideas, techniques and activities for the teaching of English and other languages. This book brings together 100 of the best-loved activities, selected by current and former series editors Scott Thornbury and Penny Ur, based on recommendations by authors. It begins by describing some general principles of what makes a good language teaching activity including clear learning outcomes, minimal material and preparation demands, versatility, and durability over time. The activities are organised into six clear sections, covering speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar. The collection as a whole represents the essence of good language teaching practice over nearly half a century, making it an essential resource for teachers.
Key features
- Provides 100 successful and easy to use classroom activities to inspire and support teachers and their learners.
- Includes new commentary from activity authors and editors.
- Offers ideas to help teachers adapt the activities for use in a range of contexts, including online teaching.
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Höhe: 186 mm
Breite: 241 mm
Dicke: 14 mm
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ISBN-13
978-3-12-535495-1 (9783125354951)
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Autor*in
Scott is a teacher and teacher educator, with over 30 years' experience in English language teaching, and an MA from the University of Reading. His previous experience includes teaching and teacher training in Egypt, UK, Spain (where he lives), and in his native New Zealand. His writing credits include several award-winning books for teachers on language and methodology, as well as authoring a number of papers and book chapters on language and language teaching, including Teaching Unplugged for DELTA Publishing.
