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Marlowe1999 Posted 23 years ago
Teaching
Looking for some advice on English Teaching
Hi,
I’m looking for some advice on English Teaching. I have recently moved to Spain and find myself teaching English. I have a number of years teaching experience (Sports and Computing) but need to improve on some specific points. As well as moving, I have completed a TEFL Diploma, that to be honest was almost a waste of time and money. It’s over 20 years since I left school and I need to improve my grammar. Onto the specific questions.
1. Are there any grammar books you would recommend for native English speakers who wish to brush up on their skills? I have the Grammar In Use books but feel I need something more structured. I have six weeks until the new term starts and I have to improve.
2. I really enjoy teaching English and would like to study English in greater detail. Do you know of any good online degree courses? Do I need to study English Language or Linguistics?
3. Finally, I would like to find a books or courses that cover the practical aspects of teaching English to non-native speakers. Things like pronunciation techniques, when to introduce certain topics or structures etc.
Thank You
Phillip
I’m looking for some advice on English Teaching. I have recently moved to Spain and find myself teaching English. I have a number of years teaching experience (Sports and Computing) but need to improve on some specific points. As well as moving, I have completed a TEFL Diploma, that to be honest was almost a waste of time and money. It’s over 20 years since I left school and I need to improve my grammar. Onto the specific questions.
1. Are there any grammar books you would recommend for native English speakers who wish to brush up on their skills? I have the Grammar In Use books but feel I need something more structured. I have six weeks until the new term starts and I have to improve.
2. I really enjoy teaching English and would like to study English in greater detail. Do you know of any good online degree courses? Do I need to study English Language or Linguistics?
3. Finally, I would like to find a books or courses that cover the practical aspects of teaching English to non-native speakers. Things like pronunciation techniques, when to introduce certain topics or structures etc.
Thank You
Phillip
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Some books that I recommend:
A Practical English Grammar - A.J. Thomson and A.V. Martinet (lots of grammar)
Practical English Usage - Michael Swan
(great help for those unusual/common questions that sometimes get asked)
How to teach English - Jeremy Harmer (teaching English as a foreign language)
As for online courses...I can't help you out the
A Practical English Grammar - A.J. Thomson and A.V. Martinet (lots of grammar)
Practical English Usage - Michael Swan
(great help for those unusual/common questions that sometimes get asked)
How to teach English - Jeremy Harmer (teaching English as a foreign language)
As for online courses...I can't help you out the
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Hi,
Thanks for replying. I already had the Swan book and have just orderd the other two. Thanks again
Regards
Phillip
Thanks for replying. I already had the Swan book and have just orderd the other two. Thanks again
Regards
Phillip
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Advice:
Phillip:
In so far as anything in English is agreed upon, which isn't very far, there seems to be some concensus that THE ELEMENTS OF STYLE By William Strunk and E.B. White is the premier text. It is very short, 85 pages not counting the index and can be found on Amazon.com for less than $3.00.oo. Probably because it has been required reading in so many High School a
Phillip:
In so far as anything in English is agreed upon, which isn't very far, there seems to be some concensus that THE ELEMENTS OF STYLE By William Strunk and E.B. White is the premier text. It is very short, 85 pages not counting the index and can be found on Amazon.com for less than $3.00.oo. Probably because it has been required reading in so many High School a
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Hi there!
I too teach in Spain. I don't know where you are but if you check out the nearest British Council library you'll find all you could need. I would study an MA Tefl over an Applied Linguistics course-far more applicable to the classroom.
Scott Thornbury's book Teach Grammar, Longman pub. is great for teachers. And don't be without a copy of Swan and Walter's How Engli
I too teach in Spain. I don't know where you are but if you check out the nearest British Council library you'll find all you could need. I would study an MA Tefl over an Applied Linguistics course-far more applicable to the classroom.
Scott Thornbury's book Teach Grammar, Longman pub. is great for teachers. And don't be without a copy of Swan and Walter's How Engli
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Strunk and White is great: interesting, funny, short... but not very comprehensive. I think it's more useful as a guide to learning how to write well than as a grammar book.
Fowler is really good if you're pedantic and want some finicky little questions answered very thoroughly and at length. Or at any rate, my reprinted first-edition Fowler is good for that; the subsequent editions seem to
Fowler is really good if you're pedantic and want some finicky little questions answered very thoroughly and at length. Or at any rate, my reprinted first-edition Fowler is good for that; the subsequent editions seem to
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Why not try Penny Ur? His book on methodology is great and an easy read and his five minute activities might come in handy when you find yourself with extra time before the bell rings. A golden oldie might be Gerry Abbott's "The Teaching of English as an International Language". I still turn to it now and then. Then there's Donald Byrne's "Teaching Oral English"
perhaps a little bit old now b
perhaps a little bit old now b
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I'm an Engilsh speaker from Angola and want to start teaching, but I think my enlish is not strong enough to be a teacher. Could you peasde provide me a free course by e-mail?
I would appreciate it if you can help me in this regard
Thanks
Andre T. Domingos
I would appreciate it if you can help me in this regard
Thanks
Andre T. Domingos
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I would recommend Essential teaching skills / Chris Kyriacou. It is a great book which helps you in every thing you need to know. And it is written with simple language to understand. Trust me!
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While I find English Teacher X's sense of humous repugnant, he does, in his obscene way, touch on some rather useful elements of life in the classroom, not just grammar, but dealing with students and management and some activities you may find useful. The website is www.englishteacherx.com.
Personally, I find the Oxford KEYS TO ENGLISH TEACHING series is an invaluable place for a beg
Personally, I find the Oxford KEYS TO ENGLISH TEACHING series is an invaluable place for a beg
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