Publisher's Synopsis
This book is a guide to perhaps the most exciting new approach to the second language syllabus, Talk-Based Language Teaching. The approach has its rationale in research into second language acquisition, classroom processes, applied sociolinguistics, and English for specific purposes, combined with the results of language teaching program evaluations. The first part of the book discusses key issues in research in language learning and teaching, while the second covers the practical implementation of task based programs. The book includes chapters on learner needs identification, syllabus design, methodology, prototype materials, criterion-referenced testing and program evaluation.
