Teaching English to second language learners in academic contexts : reading, writing, listening, and speaking / Jonathan M. Newton, Dana Ferris, Christine C.M. Goh, [and three others].

Section 1 : Introduction to reading -- How reading comprehension works -- Building an effective reading curriculum : guiding principles -- Reading instruction and assessment : activities and options -- Section 2 : Introduction to writing -- Writing in a second language -- Building a writing curriculum and developing strategic writers -- Writing instruction and assessment : activities, feedback, and options -- Section 3 : Introduction to listening -- How listening comprehension works -- Building a listening curriculum -- Listening instruction and assessment : activities and options -- Section 4 : 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.

Teaching English to Second Language Learners in Academic Contexts: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking provides the fundamental knowledge that ESL and EFL teachers need to teach the four language skills. This foundational text, written by internationally renowned experts in the field, explains why skills-based teaching is at the heart of effective instruction in English for academic purposes (EAP) contexts. Each of the four main sections of the book helps readers understand how each skill-reading, writing, listening, and speaking-works and explains what research has to say about successful skill performance. Pedagogically focused chapters apply this information to principles for EAP curriculum design and to instructional activities and tasks adaptable in a wide range of language-learning contexts. Options for assessment and the role of digital technologies are considered for each skill, and essential information on integrated-skill instruction is provided. Moving from theory to practice, this teacher-friendly text is an essential resource for courses in TESOL programs, for in-service teacher-training seminars, and for practicing EAP teachers who want to upgrade their teaching abilities and knowledge bases. -- ‡c From back cover.