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It's a um..very detailed and sophisticated
When I was woking the army I just read this book. I was so impresed. The author david riddell who wrote a book he tells not a theory but actually in the class. I really recommand this book anyboby who study English language teaching. thank you. ... Read more

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This practical parents guide offers fresh, appealing, and effectiveguidance for teaching young children another language. It shows you how toteach your children naturally and easily at home, using the same methods applied when you helped your children learn to speak their native language:encouragement, interaction, and repetition. Written by internationally recognized author and teacher Opal Dunn, this book includes helpful tips for understanding each child's individual learning needs, selecting appropriate language-learning materials, and planning opportunities for language exposure outside the home and abroad. ... Read more

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A must-have book
Wow!!! I have just come to realize that the author of this book, is also the author of my very favorite French CD for children (1,2,3 My First French Rhymes).

I read this book when my first child was born. I wanted to teach her French from early on.Not only does the author give plenty of ideas of how to teach a child a second language (much in the same way one teaches instinctively to speak the native language, actually)but more importantly, the author makes every parent realize how much he/shecan actually do, even if not fluent in the language one is willing to teach.

I keep the book by my bedside, and have, over the years, re-read now and then bits and pieces, just to keep me encouraged.

I must say that at 6, my daughter can communicate with French children in a way I had not imagined!And as a bonus for the hard work, I am finally fluent myself in French too! ... Read more

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This book therefore focuses on the key skills of teaching modern foreign languages. A practical focus is underpinned by theoretical perspective. The book assists student-teachers and also provides support for mentors and tutors working with modern foreign language students. ... Read more

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Teach Yourself Teaching English As a Foreign/Second Language is an ideal companion for new, inexperienced teachers. At the same time, thanks to its practical, hands-on approach and clear, supportive advice on teaching many different kinds of lessons, it will have broad appeal among ESL teachers in need of a refresher course or confidence-booster. In addition to proven teaching techniques, it provides invaluable tips on classroom management, lesson planning, using textbooks, and much more.

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Practical and succinct !
Teaching English as a Foreign Language by David Riddell is intended for THREE types of reader : 1) teachers teaching without having had any training 2) teachers who have recently trained and who lack experience 3) trainee teachers doing a training course.
The word "Teachers" refers to those in any country , teaching to monolingual and multilingual classes, to students whose first language is not English, and to students who are classified as Adult Learners(generally defined as 16+).
You cannot teach yourself to be a teacher, but you can LEARN and IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS as you go along.
The book is NOT intended for experienced teachers or for those teaching young learners.
The author, David Riddell, claims to have qualified as an EFL teacher in 1984 and to becoming an approved trainer in 1987. At the time of writing this book(2001), the author both teaches students and trains new teachers in London.Since 1994, he has also been a Senior Assessor.
The book contains an Introduction and thirty chapters, including chapters on Professional awareness and development,Career prospects and job hunting, A guide to levels( elementary,intermediate and advanced), Language glossary(tense forms,etc.),A glossary of terms(used in the profession such as "monolingual classes"),Some useful addresses(ELT Gazette/EL prospects,etc.).Most chapters are around 8-10 pages each .There is also an Index.
For the market it aims at, it is good value for the money !

postscript to useful, but flawed
if you are looking for a book of this type, i recommend jeremy harmer's how to teach english (isbn# 0-582-29796-6). this is also the one used by cambridge celta courses. i can also recommend jeff mohamed's teaching english overseas: a guide for americans and canadians, which is chock full of useful information about the dynamics of getting yourself abroad and employed. viel Glück!!

useful, but flawed
the book is useful, and offers some practical information on its subject. much of the information is helpful for the novice teacher or one with no formal tefl qualification. however, i would not call it either well written or well organized. i have to say that it reads like a first draft and appears never to have been edited as it is rife with typos. this really irks me, since it's a book on teaching english.

one more thing: the book is very poorly bound. before i had even read 25 pages it started falling apart, and this with fairly ginger handling.

if you need one, this is a book on teaching yourself to teach english as a second language. but you may find it very irritating if the errors (3! in two sentences!) from the following excerpt are noticeable to you (which, if you are going to be teaching english, hopefully they are!): "Ask the class if anyone...has been to...San Francisco...If no-one has then they can tell you what they imagine San Francisco. to be like. Alternatively, show pictures of San Francicso (steep hills, cable cars, Fisherman's Wharf etc) to get the class talking about it." (p. 41) all the while, you will be struggling to somehow find a comfortable, manageable way to hold the book together so as to be able to read it.

An Excellent Practical Guide!
I've been involved in TEFL/TESL for over 30 years and I can honestly say that I've never seen a more useful book for new or prospective teachers. Written in a very clear and down-to-earth style, it is a real treasure house of practical advice on how to plan and teach successful lessons and how to manage different types of classes.
I would strongly recommend this book to anyone who intends to teach EFL/ESL without formal training or to anyone who intends to participate in a TEFL/TESL training program. ... Read more

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This book therefore focuses on the key skills of teaching modern foreign languages. A practical focus is underpinned by theoretical perspective. The book assists student-teachers and also provides support for mentors and tutors working with modern foreign language students.

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This book is part of the "Teach Yourself" series. It takes a communicative approach to American English teaching and aims to meet the needs of all students requiring self-study material. Teach Yourself American English is suitable for adults of an elementary level and those who may have studied English before, but now need to improve for social or business purposes. The text provides supplementary material to learners who are attending classes, a quick reference for travellers, and guidance for EFL teachers who are not confident using a communicative approach.

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A life saver
I highly recommend this course. When I first came to the States all my English was British. At the hotel there was a mix up because my words for the items in the bedroom / apartment were all different. They did not know what I was talking about. I have now recommended this course to people who are coming for the first time. Very useful.

Not really American
This book is okay if you know a little English and you want to learn a little more, but the English in it is not really American.The cassettes might have American voices, but you can see that people in England wrote the dialogues.The people in the dialogues say many things that Americans would not say.For example, one teacher says his students are "lovely"".It is very common to say this in England, but not in the United States, and in the U.S., you seldom call men "lovely", because it sounds too feminine.There are also other things that tell you Americans did not write the dialogues:The characters often say, "Do you?" in places where Americans would say, "You do?"They also use the word "actually" too much, and in places where an American would probably not say it unless he's been living in England for many years.You can use British English in the United States, of course, but if you really want to learn *American* English, it is better to get a book that was really written in America.There is a huge number of real American books to choose from, so you don't need this one.

You need that book
That book is very good, but if you don't have the cassette tape you gonna stay crazy, 'cause you need that too, to learn very fast, enjoy it. ... Read more

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Does your Dog know a foreign language? Have you ever considered teaching him one?In this book every Dog Lover will find a K-9 approved guide to foreign language training for Dogs. You and your Dog now will be able to communicate in that secret code that now one understands, participate in steamy discussions about the latest hot topics and never worry who may be dropping their ears or sniffing. For the Dogs this book provides that magic tool that may help them succeed in life and become the next Edgar Allan Paw, K-9y Reeves, Kelly PresBone, or Ashton Poocher. Becoming a polyglot has never been so easy. ... Read more