Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language, 3rd Edition [Paperback]

Marianne Celce-Murcia (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0838419925 | ISBN-13: 978-0838419922 | Publication Date: May 31, 2001 | Edition: 3

Now in its third edition, this best selling methodology resource gives both experienced and prospective teachers the theoretical background and practical applications they need to succeed.

Product Details

• Paperback: 584 pages
• Publisher: Heinle ELT; 3 edition (May 31, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0838419925
• ISBN-13: 978-0838419922
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #40,430 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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40 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An invaluable reference for teachers!, April 25, 2002

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Srebrenica Forever (Sweden) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language, 3rd Edition (Paperback)

This is a must both for current and prospective teachers! It is well-written and well structured. It encompasses effective methods and guidelines that will optimize teaching. The book is divided in chapters which facilitates reading. To exemplify, if you are not a native speaker of english language and you intend to teach english as a foreign language, there is a special section only for you. This has helped me a lot and it will help you too, believe me! This is a comprehensive yet lucid account of the most effective approaches to teaching. I highly recommend this book especially to prospective teachers!

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Something for Everyone, February 2, 2006

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ukranium (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language, 3rd Edition (Paperback)

After teaching English abroad for two years, I came back to the States to do my MA TESOL. We used this book for an introductory class on teaching ESL/EFL. I must say that if you have teaching experience, you will get more out of the book. Those without experience may find the book difficult to interpret, because there is a lot of background information on different teaching methods, as well as some history of language teaching.

That being said, I highly recommend this book to ALL who are serious about teaching English as a second or foreign language. True, there are no lessons made out for you, but the insight you gain by reading this book is invaluable. After all, why have a book of lesson plans when you can learn how to plan lessons yourself? Teach a man to fish...

If you are currently teaching, you'll be able to put some of the material into practice right away, to see how it works in your classroom.

If you want to keep up-to-speed and in-the-know in the field of language teaching, purchase this book. It may change your professional outlook as it has changed mine.

43 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Theory not Practical Advice, January 19, 2005

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Dishwater Curls - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language, 3rd Edition (Paperback)

As a begining ESL teacher without training in this area, I was looking for a book that included practical advice,such as needs assessments, lesson/unit plans, etc. Many reviews lead you to believe that this is a great overall book that includes these things, but it is not! This book is a text book for a "Teaching ESL" class. All theory with almost NO practical purpose. If you are interested in language acquisition theory etc., then this may be the book for you, but if your looking for a book to help you teach an ESL class - don't waste your money. I'm very sorry I did.