Teaching oral communication : a methodological framework

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Teaching oral communication : a methodological framework

William Littlewood

（Applied language studies / edited by David Crystal）

Blackwell , Three Cambridge Center, 1992

  • : pbk

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Bibliographical references: p. [113]-121

Includes index

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ISBN 9780631154556

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The aim of this book is to bridge the gap between the theory and practice of teaching language for communication. It is written primarily for teachers who wish to adopt a communicative approach and would like to reflect on the principles that underlie it. The book begins by discussing the theory of language which underpins the communicative curriculum, viewing language as a structural system whose main function is to enable communication to take place. It goes on to present two apparently conflicting accounts of language learning - as a form of skill learning and as a natural process developing through exposure and use. Littlewood explores how these two forms of learning might be integrated into one framework which can then form the basis of a methodology for teaching communication skills. In the final part of his book he draws up the framework of this classroom methodology and concludes by considering what must permeate this methodology if learners are to be fully involved in the learning that goes on in the classroom.

Table of Contents

  • Part 1 Language: using language for communication
  • meaning and interaction. Part 2 Learning: learning language as a skill
  • language learning as a natural process
  • integrating skill learning and natural learning. Part 3 Teaching: a methodological framework for teaching oral communication
  • involving the learners.
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: pbk ISBN 9780631154563

Description

The aim of this book is to bridge the gap between the theory and practice of teaching language for communication. It is written principally for teachers who wish to adopt a communicative approach and would like to reflect on the principles that underlie it.

Table of Contents

Introduction. Part I: Language:. 1. Using Language for Communication. 2. Meaning and Interaction. Part II: Learning:. 3. Learning Language as a Skill. 4. Language Learning as a Natural Process. 5. Integrating Skill Learning and Natural Learning. Part III: Teaching:. 6. A Methodological Framework for Teaching Oral Communication. 7. Involving the Learners. Conclusion. Reference.

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