This practical resource book for teacher trainers and teachers of English and other languages provides task material for training seminars and development groups. The topics are wide-ranging--from the nature and processes of language learning to specific materials and techniques for use by teachers. The tasks are designed to stimulate meaningful discussion of issues related to language teaching and learning. The book contains forty tasks, of two types. The Discussion Tasks are designed to allow users to examine general principles and issues in the context of their specific teaching circumstances, and to exchange ideas. The Classroom-Based Tasks provide users with a practical framework for small-scale classroom research--testing out ideas, assumptions and hypotheses in the context of their own classes and learners. The tasks are cross-referenced, to help trainers integrate them into training and development programs.

An invaluable resource helping teachers at all levels of experience to develop their understanding of English grammar. Grammar for English Language Teachers is designed to help practising and trainee teachers to develop their knowledge of English grammar systems. It encourages teachers to appreciate factors that affect grammatical choices, and evaluates the 'rules of thumb' presented to learners in course materials. Consolidation exercises provide an opportunity for teachers to test these rules against real language use and to evaluate classroom and reference materials.