Teaching adult second language learners.

McKay, Heather ;

Teaching adult second language learners. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1999. - viii, 234 p. :

Included Bibliography, Index.

Building community in the classroom --
Theme-based units --
Personal identification --
Family --
Community --
Food --
Housing --
Health --
Work --
Money.

"Teaching Adult Second Language Learners addresses the special needs of adults studying English, particularly those who have immigrated to English-speaking countries. It provides a useful summary of the principles involved in teaching adults as well as a wealth of activities specially designed for adult learners." "The book is divided into three sections: section I contains an introduction to the adult language learner. It also discusses assessment and placement of students, and the organization of courses and lesson organization; section II gives teachers techniques for building community in the classroom; section III provides activities designed for students at various levels that are organized thematically around topics such as self-identification, food, clothing, and work. Whenever possible, alternative activities are suggested to accommodate the needs of multilevel classes."--Jacket.

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