Practical English Language Teaching: Young Learners

Abstract

In the final chapter of the book 'Practical English Language Teaching Young Lear ners', the author Caroline T. Linse mentions that "teaching ESL or EFL to young learners is an evolving field, and many efforts are being made around the world to improve the process for both teachers and students."Cameron ( 2001) also supports that "teaching languages to children need (s) all skills of the good primary teachers in managing children and keeping them on task, plus knowledge of the language, of language teaching, and of language learning."From this, it can be said that teachers of young learners require both practical and theoretical knowledge for teaching their students and increasing the quality of learning.To seek for that knowledge, this book may provide what teachers are looking for.The aim of this book is to explore the issues which directly relate to teaching of English to young learners who are five to twelve years of age.In chapter 1, "The child as a language learner", Linse provides a brief overview of child development and ways to learn about children's development and interest.The differences between language acquisition and language learning are also discussed.Chapters 2-5 provides the principles of teaching of each skill area -listening, speaking, reading and writing.In these chapters, classroom techniques and activities are also included.Chapter 6, "Teaching vocabulary to young learners", explores vocabulary instruction for young learners and how to promote vocabulary development.Chapter 7, "Assessing young learners", provides information on how to assess both oral and written language skills.Chapter 8, "Working with parents of young learners", explains the importance of working with parents as well as strategies which can be used to create a positive homeschool connection.In the final chapter, "Key issues in teaching young learners", the author raises the vital points that teachers of young learners should be aware of i.e. classroom management, special needs, multiple intelligence, tutoring, technology and professional support.

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