Description
Alive to Language encourages teachers to question and extend their knowledge of how language works by examining the concepts of language-in-use and associated systems, language variety, change, and the interaction between language and power.
Areas examined in this book include the concepts of language-in-use and associated systems, language varieties, language change, and the interaction between language and power.
Reviews
'It is hard to fault Alive to Language as a book designed to promote language awareness among those entering the EFL teaching profession. Trainers for Trinity College or RSA/UCLES Certificate and Diploma courses can recommend it without hesitation.' IATEFL Issues
'The book is firmly grounded in the classroom, but the issues raised also have important implications for coursebook writers and those involved in course design, testing and assessment.' ELT Journal
Book Information
ISBN 9780521568821
Author Valerie Arndt
Format Paperback
Page Count 300
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 626g
Dimensions(mm) 246mm * 189mm * 23mm
Areas examined in this book include the concepts of language-in-use and associated systems, language varieties, language change, and the interaction between language and power.
Reviews
'It is hard to fault Alive to Language as a book designed to promote language awareness among those entering the EFL teaching profession. Trainers for Trinity College or RSA/UCLES Certificate and Diploma courses can recommend it without hesitation.' IATEFL Issues
'The book is firmly grounded in the classroom, but the issues raised also have important implications for coursebook writers and those involved in course design, testing and assessment.' ELT Journal
Book Information
ISBN 9780521568821
Author Valerie Arndt
Format Paperback
Page Count 300
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 626g
Dimensions(mm) 246mm * 189mm * 23mm
