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Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching (Teaching Techniques in English as a Second Language) 2nd Edition

by Diane Larsen-Freeman (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars 17 customer reviews
ISBN-13: 978-0194355742
ISBN-10: 0194355748
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Product Details

  • Series: Teaching Techniques in English as a Second Language
  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press; 2 edition (May 11, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0194355748
  • ISBN-13: 978-0194355742
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 0.5 x 6.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsA solid review of methods of language teaching
By Margo E DelliCarpini on May 29, 2001
Format: Paperback
I am an ESL teacher and I teach Methods and Materials of TESOL at the University Level and I am very pleased with this book. It is clearly written and the methods, from the Audio-Lingual Method to Content Based Instruction, are presented in a format that facilitates pre-service and in-service teachers' understanding of the theoretical background of language teaching, and the book provides relevant follow up activities that promote professional growth and allow the learner to apply what they have just learned. My students have given me very positive feedback about the chioce of this as one of the texts that we use, and they all say that they wish to keep the book on the shelves of their professional libraries.I refer to it frequently as both a professional in the feild and as a teacher educator.
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5.0 out of 5 starsSolid and Practical
By J. Marren VINE VOICE on December 10, 2007
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Unlike many texts for educators, Larsen-Freeman's survey of the methodologies that can be used in ESL is concrete and practical. The book devotes a chapter to each technique, from Grammar/Translation to ALM to Communicative Language Learning. In each case the author describes a lesson in minute detail, breaks apart the pieces, and then examines the principles underlying the steps in the lesson. Larsen-Freeman's point, which I think every good teacher instinctively realizes, is that every method has something to recommend it, and the best approach is to have a cookbook of methods at one's disposal. In an individual class, with any individual student, it's hard to predict what the key to learning will be. This book is simple when explaining theory, and detailed when it comes to practice--a good combination for the working teacher.
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3.0 out of 5 starsA bit of history mixed with important techniques
By M. Dove on June 30, 2006
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The methodologies presented in the first six chapters are each a compendium of obsolete second language teaching techniques. The information is interesting but not valuable. In its later chapters, this book successfully describes common methods used in today's classroom. It is a fairly good reference book for beginning ESL teachers to have.
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5.0 out of 5 starsa must for every language teacher
By Akira Ishikawa on August 6, 2006
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Covers all current techniques for language teaching. Impartial treatment of each method and good arguments of how they may be actually implemented.
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4.0 out of 5 starsIntroduction and Overview
By Luke Itall on May 2, 2008
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Strictly an overview, and a good concise introduction to the major techniques for introducing English as an L2 to ELL's.
Typically one good example of a class session for each topic, then a side-by-side summary of characteristics and applicable principals.

If you are learning about different methods, or trying to decide which might best fit your style, this is an excellent place to start. If you are looking for in-depth training and applications, more specifically-oriented material would be better.
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5.0 out of 5 starsESL Methods by Example
By B. Davis on October 24, 2008
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This little book is a great introduction to some of the methods in use for teaching ESL. It gives a sample lesson, key features and an overview. It provides a great taste of what it would be like to be in that classroom and why the lesson is structured in that way.
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4.0 out of 5 starsAnother choice for TX ESL test prep material
By Amazon Customer on April 15, 2012
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This was a good choice for Texas ESL certification test prep material. This book had an index that allowed me to get more info. on specific techniques and principles that were mentioned in the TX ESL prep materials. It was worth the money.
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5.0 out of 5 starsIt shows all current techniques for language teaching
By Luis Cabrera on April 5, 2015
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Good book, ideal for anyone teaching language. It shows all current techniques for language teaching. I have read it and it has made me think. Full of exercises, illustrations, which make the reading really interesting. I do like this material and I recommend it. The text I used at university and the one which made learn new things related to my teaching style.
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3.0 out of 5 starsThree Stars

This book just talks about different methodologies. It's not as much of a "how to" book as I expected.

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