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The Foundations of Teaching English as a Foreign Language
An introductory textbook that assumes no prior knowledge of linguistics or second language acquisition, this book presents a comprehensive overview of the theoretical foundations, methods and practices of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) for pre-service teachers. Lennon covers the theoretical bases for TEFL and addresses second language-acquisition research, past and present EFL teaching methodology, as well as psychological and social approaches to individual language-learner variation. Further chapters provide extensive yet accessible coverage on essential foundational topics, including chapters on pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, literature and testing. Offering a sociocultural approach in which the teacher is seen as a facilitator and supporter of students’ self-directed learning, this text provides the prospective teacher with the knowledge and skills to be an effective educator in the EFL classroom. The targeted EFL focus makes this book ideal for pre-service teachers and for teacher training programmes around the world. Each chapter includes a Food for Thought section with questions for reflection and a Further Reading list.
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The Basics: A Rhetoric and Handbook
The Basics: A Rhetoric and Handbook provides a comprehensive guide for students to master the essentials of writing, including prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading. This book offers structured guidance on improving grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and overall writing mechanics. It also contains specific advice for ESL students to master articles, subject-verb agreement, and verb problems, as well as guidelines on word choice and the correct usage of adjectives, adverbs, and plurals, serving as an essential resource for academic writing development.
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The Basic Practice of Statistics
The Basic Practice of Statistics is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the field of statistics, designed to help students understand how statistics is used to solve real-world problems. The book emphasizes the practice of statistics over mathematical theory, providing clear explanations, numerous examples, and exercises that connect statistical concepts to everyday life. This seventh edition continues to provide students with the tools they need to analyze data, interpret results, and make informed decisions, incorporating modern technology and data analysis techniques throughout the text.
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The Basic Practice of Statistics
The Basic Practice of Statistics offers a student-friendly approach to learning statistics, focusing on concepts and applications rather than just formulas. The text provides a comprehensive introduction to statistical thinking, data analysis, and the fundamental techniques used to interpret data in various scientific and social fields. It includes practical examples, clear explanations, and useful reference tables such as standard normal probabilities to help readers understand and apply statistical methods in real-world scenarios.
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Tema a tema B1
Tema a tema B1 es un curso dirigido a la conversación diseñado para estudiantes de español como lengua extranjera que desean alcanzar un nivel B1. El libro se estructura en temas que abarcan diversos aspectos de la cultura española, desde el carácter español y los espacios naturales hasta la política, la educación, la música popular y los medios de comunicación. Cada unidad incluye contenidos lingüísticos detallados, actividades de reflexión y práctica, propuestas de producción textual, debates y ejercicios para desarrollar la competencia comunicativa en español, integrando el uso de materiales de audio descargables para una experiencia de aprendizaje completa.
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Investitsiya va innovatsiyalar
Dаrslik «Investitsiyа vа innovаtsiyаlаr» fаni dаsturi аsosidа tаyyorlаngаn bo‘lib, undа investitsiyа tushunchаsi vа uning iqtisodiy mohiyаti, investitsion fаoliyаt, investitsiyа siyosаti vа muhiti, investitsiyа loyihаsi vа uni moliyаlаshtirish, xorijiy investitsiyаlаr vа ulаrni jаlb qilish yo‘nаlishlаri, innovаtsiyа vа iqtisodiyot tаrmoqlаridа innovаtsion jаrаyonlаr, innovаtsion fаoliyаt vа uning sаmаrаdorligi kаbi mаsаlаlаr yoritilgаn. Kitob tаlаbаlаr, mаgistrаntlаr, doktorаntlаr, mustаqil izlаnuvchilаr, iqtisodiyot yo‘nаlishidа fаoliyаt yuritаyotgаn professor-o‘qituvchilаr, аmаliyotchi mutаxаssislаr, investitsiyаlаr vа innovаtsion fаoliyаt muаmmolаri bilаn qiziquvchilаrgа mo‘ljаllаngаn.
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Teaching Reading Using Literature
This book provides a comprehensive guide for educators on how to effectively integrate literature into reading instruction. It covers various teaching strategies, the selection of appropriate materials, and methods for fostering a love of reading in students. By bridging the gap between traditional reading skills and literary engagement, the text offers practical insights for classroom teachers to enhance literacy instruction and create dynamic learning environments.
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Teaching Language as Communication
This book explores the nature of language as communication and its implications for language teaching. It provides a theoretical framework for understanding how language functions in social contexts and offers practical insights into how this understanding can be applied to classroom practice. The author argues for a communicative approach to language teaching, moving away from a focus on grammatical accuracy towards communicative competence, where the goal is to enable learners to use language effectively in real-life communicative situations. Through an analysis of discourse and sociolinguistics, Widdowson provides a pedagogical approach that encourages learners to engage with language as a tool for meaning-making, fostering a deeper understanding of language use and increasing their ability to interact with others in the target language.
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TEACHING INTEGRATED LANGUAGE SKILLS: CLASSROOM LANGUAGE, CLASSROOM INVESTIGATION, MATERIAL DESIGN, PLANNING FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
The textbook is designed for undergraduate students majoring in Foreign Language and Literature (English) and Philology and Language Teaching (English). The textbook covers the main topics included in the syllabus, which defines the essence of teaching English language skills. It helps to organize lessons based on the student dominance approach and build students’ communicative competence. The textbook consists of 4 modules: Classroom language, Classroom investigation, Material design, Planning for teaching and learning, as well as an introduction, 33 sections, various exercises and assignments, independent materials for study, a glossary, answer keys, and a list of recommended literature.
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TEACHING INTEGRATED LANGUAGE SKILLS: CLASSROOM LANGUAGE, CLASSROOM INVESTIGATION, MATERIAL DESIGN, PLANNING FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
The textbook is designed for undergraduate students majoring in Foreign Language and Literature (English) and Philology and Language Teaching (English). The book covers the main topics defined in the syllabus for teaching English language skills and helps organize lessons based on a student-centered approach to build communicative competence. It consists of 4 modules: Classroom language, Classroom investigation, Material design, and Planning for teaching and learning, comprising 33 sections with various exercises, assignments, independent study materials, a glossary, answer keys, and a list of recommended literature.
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Task Listening
Task Listening is a practical student's book designed to develop listening skills through a wide variety of communicative tasks. The book covers numerous everyday situations including catching trains, forecasting weather, sightseeing, banking, and many others, providing learners with essential practice in understanding spoken English. Each unit focuses on specific listening activities that help students improve their comprehension and responsiveness in real-life contexts.
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Streetwise Upper-Intermediate Student's Book
Streetwise Upper-Intermediate is a comprehensive English language course designed for students at an upper-intermediate level. The book focuses on developing all four language skills—reading, listening, writing, and speaking—through a variety of engaging topics and contexts. It includes a structured approach to grammar, vocabulary development, and functional language, supported by reading materials and tasks aimed at improving communicative competence. The book covers diverse topics such as society, technology, personal relationships, and culture, helping students gain confidence and fluency in English for real-world situations.
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Strategic Reading 2
Strategic Reading 2 is a comprehensive textbook designed to help intermediate students develop essential reading strategies and improve their reading comprehension skills. The book features a variety of engaging texts covering diverse topics such as names, kindness, movies, families, gender roles, communication, etiquette, and psychology. Each unit introduces specific reading techniques, including skimming, scanning, making inferences, identifying supporting details, and understanding reference words. Through a balanced approach of theory and practice, the material fosters critical thinking and academic reading proficiency. The structured lessons guide students in navigating texts effectively, building vocabulary, and evaluating content, making it an ideal resource for English language learners aiming to enhance their fluency and analytical reading abilities.
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Steps in Composition
Steps in Composition is a comprehensive guide designed for students to master the essentials of writing. This fifth edition of the Annotated Instructor's Edition provides teachers with valuable insights and pedagogical strategies to guide students through the writing process, from brainstorming and drafting to editing and final revision. The book covers fundamental aspects of grammar, mechanics, sentence structure, and paragraph development, offering clear explanations and practical exercises to improve composition skills. With its structured approach and emphasis on practical application, this text serves as an essential resource for developing clear, effective, and persuasive writing abilities in an academic context.