This unique book provides a lively introduction to the theory and research surrounding the adult learning of English for Speakers of Other Languages. Offering a digest and discussion of current debates, the book examines a wide geographical and social spread of issues, such as:
* how to understand the universal characteristics of learning an additional language * what makes a 'good' language learner * multilingualism and assumptions about monolingualism * learning the written language * the effect of recent Government immigration policy on language learning...
This unique book provides a lively introduction to the theory and research surrounding the adult learning of English for Speakers of Other Language...
This unique book provides a lively introduction to the theory and research surrounding the adult learning of English for Speakers of Other Languages. Offering a digest and discussion of current debates, the book examines a wide geographical and social spread of issues, such as:
* how to understand the universal characteristics of learning an additional language * what makes a 'good' language learner * multilingualism and assumptions about monolingualism * learning the written language * the effect of recent Government immigration policy on language learning...
This unique book provides a lively introduction to the theory and research surrounding the adult learning of English for Speakers of Other Language...
With a radically new perspective on reading, writing and mathematics for adults, this refreshing and challenging book shows how teachers and curriculum developers have much to gain from understanding the role of literacy in learners' lives, bringing in their families, social networks and jobs. Looking at the practicalities of how teachers and students can work with social practice in mind, Adult Literacy as Social Practice is particularly focused on:
* how a social theory of literacy and numeracy compares with other theoretical perspectives * how to analyze reading and...
With a radically new perspective on reading, writing and mathematics for adults, this refreshing and challenging book shows how teachers and curric...
With a radically new perspective on reading, writing and mathematics for adults, this refreshing and challenging book shows how teachers and curriculum developers have much to gain from understanding the role of literacy in learners' lives, bringing in their families, social networks and jobs. Looking at the practicalities of how teachers and students can work with social practice in mind, Adult Literacy as Social Practice is particularly focused on:
* how a social theory of literacy and numeracy compares with other theoretical perspectives * how to analyze reading and...
With a radically new perspective on reading, writing and mathematics for adults, this refreshing and challenging book shows how teachers and curric...
