What English Language Teachers Need to Know Volume I

Denise E. Murray is Professor Emeritus at Macquarie University, Australia, and Professor Emeritus at San José State University, USA. MaryAnn Christison is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Utah, USA.

• Part I Identity and Context 1. Learner Identities 2. The World of English 3. English Learning Around the World 4. The Cultural Context 5. Learning About Identity and Setting Part II Language Awareness 6. The Sound System 7. The System of Words 8. The System for Creating Sentences 9. Beyond the Sentence: Spoken and Written Language Part III Learning 10. Theories of Learning 11. An Introduction to Second Language Acquisition 12. Second Language Acquisition and Language Pedagogy 13. Learning Theories in the Classroom Part IV Professionalism 14. Sustaining Professionalism 15. Teaching and Learning Language in a Digital World

"This text provides a remarkably broad overview of SLA theory, practice, and professionalism. It is an ideal text for preparing new TESOL professionals in intensive teacher development programs and is welcome as a resource in longer-term programs as well. The concepts are presented clearly, the language is accessible, and the tasks are particularly relevant." - Mary Benedetti, University of Cincinnati, USA"Murray and Christison are able to bring a variety of ESL contexts to pre-service teachers using vignettes, discussion, sample data, and description of diverse types of activities and tasks. It is an excellent primer for the uninitiated preservice ESL teacher!"- Stayc DuBravac, University of Kentucky, USA"Sure to be a ‘go to’ text, this volume is an updated and expanded version of the first edition.The book analyzes a number of important challenges based on clear presentation of often complex linguistic and pedagogical issues, and features research and practice updates on the (often misunderstood) use of technology by learners and teachers, a wider range of authentic classroom examples addressing real-world teaching challenges, and a more in-depth description of the particular issues facing teachers and teacher educators worldwide at a time when teachers must address both the potential for development and the grave complexities brought about by our connections, mobility and globalization – in English." - Liz England, Lord Fairfax Community College, USA