1st Edition

Teaching English A Linguistic Approach

By John Keen Copyright 1978
142 Pages
by Routledge

142 Pages
by Routledge

142 Pages
by Routledge

Published in 1978, this is a concise and practical guide to the use of linguistic theory and analytical techniques in English language teaching at secondary and tertiary levels of education. Much has been written in this area in the past, but previous emphasis has most often been theoretical. This book is concerned with the realities of teaching, and each technique recommended is explained by... Read more

Introduction. 1. Structures and Functions. 2. Understanding your students’ language. 3. Spelling and Grammar: Some Linguistic Implications. 4. Meanings: A Matter of Context. 5. Frameworks for Language Function. 6. Cohesion. 7. Sources.

Biography

John Keen