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LEARNING TO TEACH ENGLISH
By Peter Watkins
A practical methodology book for new teachers of English


Learning to Teach English is ideal for:

People preparing for, or following a Cambridge TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) or CELTA course, a Trinity College, London Certificate in TESOL course, or any other pre-service EFL course.
language assistants, teaching English as a foreign Language in their year abroad, with little or no previous training
those who have recently completed one of the above but feel that they need to further consolidate their skills
those who are planning to travel and teach and do not want to invest in a full course
existing teachers, looking for a refresher course and new ideas

Learning to Teach English covers the essentials of classroom management, teaching vocabulary, grammar, speaking, listening, reading, writing and pronunciation.

There are also chapters on error correction, learner independence, learner variation, planning (including several full lesson plans), teaching in different contexts (ESOL, one-to-one, business and young learners), and professional development.

The appendices contain a summary of terminology to describe grammar, and also the form and main uses of many verb patterns.  Each chapter is followed by a comprehensive commentary.

Learning to Teach English is very practical.  There are many classroom activities that are described and analysed and can therefore be used in the classroom.  This helps new teachers to build a stock of practical activities that they can exploit.

Learning to Teach English assumes little or no prior knowledge and is written in clear and easy to understand terms.


ISBN 1 900783 74 6