Teaching English to second language learners in academic contexts : reading, writing, listening, speaking

Newton, Jonathan M. (author.). Ferris, Dana (author.). Goh, Christine Chuen Meng (author.).

Record details

ISBN: 9781138647602 (Paper)
ISBN: 1138647608 (Paper)
Physical Description: print
xvi, 285 pages ; 23 cm.
Publisher: New York : Routledge, 2018.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction to reading. How reading comprehension works -- Building an effective reading curriculum: guiding principles -- Reading instruction and assessment: activities and options -- Introduction to writing. Writing in a second language -- Building a writing curriculum and developing strategic writers -- Writing instruction and assessment: activities, feedback, and options -- Introduction to listening. How listening comprehension works -- Building a listening curriculum -- Listening instruction and assessment: activities and options -- Introduction to speaking. Speaking in a second language -- Building an effective speaking curriculum: guiding principles -- Speaking instruction and assessment: activities and options -- Language skill development and EAP: a reflection on seven key themes.