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    A Short Guide to Learning English for Study and Professional Purposes: Language Learning and Teaching, #2
    Thinking About Going into Teaching ESL/EFL/ESOL?: Language Learning and Teaching, #1
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    Language Learning and Teaching Series

    By Damian Johnstone

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    A Short Guide to Learning English for Study and Professional Purposes

    (Language Learning and Teaching: Volume 2)

     

    Approx.100 pages

     

    Is English a second or foreign language for you?

     

    Do you need to improve your English language skills for your current studies or work?  Or do you wish to develop your knowledge of English in order to enhance your future academic or career opportunities?

     

    Perhaps you are keen to work on your English independently but are not sure how best to do this.  Or maybe you lead a busy life, and therefore need to ensure that you target your learning time and efforts carefully and effectively.

     

    This booklet, written by an experienced teacher of English as a second language, has been produced to help you.  It will show you how by following some easy to understand principles and implementing a small number of practices and habits you will be able to see sustained improvement in your English skills.  It will show you how your vision to become a more competent and confident user of English can become a reality.

     

    This booklet is suitable for all readers with a current level of English of Intermediate or above.  Written with readers who want or need to work on their English independently especially in mind, it will also be useful to those who are attending English classes.

     

    Another intended use of this booklet is as a training tool for people who are not English language specialists but work with students or employees who want or need to develop their English Language skills.  Thus, it would be of interest to a wide range of personnel who work in a multilingual context where English is used as a link language or language of instruction.  This would include, for example:  lecturers, tutors, in-company trainers and their managers.

     

    Topics covered include:                                         

    • What there is to learn
    • How to make principles of language learning and memory work for you
    • How to achieve balance in your learning
    • How to exploit texts most effectively
    • How to handle vocabulary, phrases and grammar
    • How to use word frequency information to help you prioritise
    • How to use web-based tools to enhance your learning
    • How to set motivating and realistic plans and goals
    • What habits to develop in order to make sustained progress toward your goals  

    If you are serious about developing your English skills for study or work purposes, or helping other people to do so, buying and using this book would be a good investment of your time and money.

     

    Damian Johnstone has a background in ESOL teaching in the UK.  He now works primarily in training and teacher education, with a particular focus on language awareness for teachers and the learning of English as a second language.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDamian Johnstone
    Release dateJul 29, 2020
    A Short Guide to Learning English for Study and Professional Purposes: Language Learning and Teaching, #2
    Thinking About Going into Teaching ESL/EFL/ESOL?: Language Learning and Teaching, #1

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      Thinking About Going into Teaching ESL/EFL/ESOL?: Language Learning and Teaching, #1
      Thinking About Going into Teaching ESL/EFL/ESOL?: Language Learning and Teaching, #1

      Thinking About Going into Teaching ESL/EFL/ESOL?: Language Learning and Teaching, #1

      Damian Johnstone
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      Thinking About Going into Teaching ESL/EFL/ESOL? (Language Learning and Teaching:  Volume 1)   Approx. 55 pages.   This short book is for you if you are considering going into the field of teaching English as a second/foreign language, whether English is your first (native) language or not.  I have written it with those who are contemplating pursuing English teaching (ESL, EFL or ESOL) as a career option particularly in mind, but it would also be of interest to individuals who might be thinking about engaging in English teaching on a short term or voluntary basis.   My purpose in writing this book is to help you decide whether or not teaching English as a second/foreign language is something you might want to pursue.     Based upon my own experience of teaching English as a second language, and my knowledge of the English language teaching field more broadly, I discuss:  what it is like in practical terms to be an ESL/EFL/ESOL teacher  what the job involves and what to expect beyond the practicalities, to give some insight into how EFL teachers think about their task  the skills, qualities and knowledge needed to be an ESL/EFL/ESOL teacher the kind of opportunities available I also give some ideas about where to begin with getting into English teaching, and I provide recommendations on how to find out more about the field.     Although the focus of this book is the teaching of the English language, much of what is written will be equally relevant to teaching any language.  So, if English is not your first language and you are interested in teaching your native language to those who do not know it, this book is for you too.  

      Thinking About Going into Teaching ESL/EFL/ESOL? (Language Learning and Teaching:  Volume 1)   Approx. 55 pages.   This short book is for you if you are considering going into the field of teaching English as a second/foreign language, whether English is your first (native) language or not.  I have written it with those who are contemplating pursuing English teaching (ESL, EFL or ESOL) as a career option particularly in mind, but it would also be of interest to individuals who might be thinking about engaging in English teaching on a short term or voluntary basis.   My purpose in writing this book is to help you decide whether or not teaching English as a second/foreign language is something you might want to pursue.     Based upon my own experience of teaching English as a second language, and my knowledge of the English language teaching field more broadly, I discuss:  what it is like in practical terms to be an ESL/EFL/ESOL teacher  what the job involves and what to expect beyond the practicalities, to give some insight into how EFL teachers think about their task  the skills, qualities and knowledge needed to be an ESL/EFL/ESOL teacher the kind of opportunities available I also give some ideas about where to begin with getting into English teaching, and I provide recommendations on how to find out more about the field.     Although the focus of this book is the teaching of the English language, much of what is written will be equally relevant to teaching any language.  So, if English is not your first language and you are interested in teaching your native language to those who do not know it, this book is for you too.  

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      A Short Guide to Learning English for Study and Professional Purposes: Language Learning and Teaching, #2
      A Short Guide to Learning English for Study and Professional Purposes: Language Learning and Teaching, #2

      A Short Guide to Learning English for Study and Professional Purposes: Language Learning and Teaching, #2

      Damian Johnstone
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      A Short Guide to Learning English for Study and Professional Purposes (Language Learning and Teaching: Volume 2)   Approx.100 pages   Is English a second or foreign language for you?   Do you need to improve your English language skills for your current studies or work?  Or do you wish to develop your knowledge of English in order to enhance your future academic or career opportunities?   Perhaps you are keen to work on your English independently but are not sure how best to do this.  Or maybe you lead a busy life, and therefore need to ensure that you target your learning time and efforts carefully and effectively.   This booklet, written by an experienced teacher of English as a second language, has been produced to help you.  It will show you how by following some easy to understand principles and implementing a small number of practices and habits you will be able to see sustained improvement in your English skills.  It will show you how your vision to become a more competent and confident user of English can become a reality.   This booklet is suitable for all readers with a current level of English of Intermediate or above.  Written with readers who want or need to work on their English independently especially in mind, it will also be useful to those who are attending English classes.   Another intended use of this booklet is as a training tool for people who are not English language specialists but work with students or employees who want or need to develop their English Language skills.  Thus, it would be of interest to a wide range of personnel who work in a multilingual context where English is used as a link language or language of instruction.  This would include, for example:  lecturers, tutors, in-company trainers and their managers.   Topics covered include:                                          What there is to learn How to make principles of language learning and memory work for you How to achieve balance in your learning How to exploit texts most effectively How to handle vocabulary, phrases and grammar How to use word frequency information to help you prioritise How to use web-based tools to enhance your learning How to set motivating and realistic plans and goals What habits to develop in order to make sustained progress toward your goals   If you are serious about developing your English skills for study or work purposes, or helping other people to do so, buying and using this book would be a good investment of your time and money.   Damian Johnstone has a background in ESOL teaching in the UK.  He now works primarily in training and teacher education, with a particular focus on language awareness for teachers and the learning of English as a second language.

      A Short Guide to Learning English for Study and Professional Purposes (Language Learning and Teaching: Volume 2)   Approx.100 pages   Is English a second or foreign language for you?   Do you need to improve your English language skills for your current studies or work?  Or do you wish to develop your knowledge of English in order to enhance your future academic or career opportunities?   Perhaps you are keen to work on your English independently but are not sure how best to do this.  Or maybe you lead a busy life, and therefore need to ensure that you target your learning time and efforts carefully and effectively.   This booklet, written by an experienced teacher of English as a second language, has been produced to help you.  It will show you how by following some easy to understand principles and implementing a small number of practices and habits you will be able to see sustained improvement in your English skills.  It will show you how your vision to become a more competent and confident user of English can become a reality.   This booklet is suitable for all readers with a current level of English of Intermediate or above.  Written with readers who want or need to work on their English independently especially in mind, it will also be useful to those who are attending English classes.   Another intended use of this booklet is as a training tool for people who are not English language specialists but work with students or employees who want or need to develop their English Language skills.  Thus, it would be of interest to a wide range of personnel who work in a multilingual context where English is used as a link language or language of instruction.  This would include, for example:  lecturers, tutors, in-company trainers and their managers.   Topics covered include:                                          What there is to learn How to make principles of language learning and memory work for you How to achieve balance in your learning How to exploit texts most effectively How to handle vocabulary, phrases and grammar How to use word frequency information to help you prioritise How to use web-based tools to enhance your learning How to set motivating and realistic plans and goals What habits to develop in order to make sustained progress toward your goals   If you are serious about developing your English skills for study or work purposes, or helping other people to do so, buying and using this book would be a good investment of your time and money.   Damian Johnstone has a background in ESOL teaching in the UK.  He now works primarily in training and teacher education, with a particular focus on language awareness for teachers and the learning of English as a second language.

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    Damian Johnstone

    Damian Johnstone has a background in ESOL teaching in the UK.  He now works primarily in training and teacher education, with a particular focus on language awareness for teachers and the learning of English as a second language.

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