1st Edition

Teaching Grammar, Structure and Meaning Exploring theory and practice for post-16 English Language teachers

By Marcello Giovanelli Copyright 2015
148 Pages 49 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

148 Pages 49 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

148 Pages 49 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Teaching Grammar, Structure and Meaning introduces teachers to some basic ideas from the increasingly popular field of cognitive linguistics as a way of explaining and teaching key grammatical concepts. Particularly suitable for those teaching post-16 English Language, this book offers a methodology for teaching key aspects of linguistic form and an extensive set of learning activities. Written... Read more

1. Introduction  2. Teaching Grammar and Language: An Overview  3. Why Should Teachers be Interested in Cognitive Linguistics?  4. Embodied Cognition and Learning  5. Cognitive Linguistic Concepts for Teachers  6. Embodied Learning Activities for the Classroom  7. Conclusion

Biography

Marcello Giovanelli is Lecturer in English in Education at the University of Nottingham, UK.