Messaging: beyond a lexical approach in ELT

Messaging: beyond a lexical approach in ELT

This is a methodology book for language teachers that aims to stimulate reflection and new thinking. It argues that languages can be taught and learned more directly and efficiently by (i) designing learning materials around the approach that structures the traditional holiday phrasebook, and (ii) allowing some forms of translation to play a role in the learning process. The approach is clearly explained with examples of activities and materials.

The author describes the organisation of the book as follows:

In Chapter 1, I will outline why the message should be the central focus around which the learning of grammar and vocabulary takes place. I will suggest that this helps the learner to produce more actual language and less possible language.

In Chapter 2, I will explore the difference between language that is produced consciously and language that is produced spontaneously. I will argue for a massive increase in memory-based learning activities that involve matching meaning directly with messages or chunks of language.

In Chapter 3, I will present a case for the constructive use of translation or â€˜own-language useâ€™ as the most efficient means of providing comprehensible input for learning. I will also outline how â€˜own language useâ€™ enables the teaching of grammar and vocabulary to proceed on a â€˜Needs Only Analysisâ€™ basis, allowing greater flexibility and efficiency of learning.

In Chapter 4, I will consider how the above considerations impact on teaching materials and the structure of a lesson. A new type of coursebook structure called a textSbook will be proposed. I will describe in detail an approach to teaching and learning that provides the level of (i) memory-based learning and (ii) practice activities needed to develop real-time language comprehension and production.

In Chapter 5, I will turn to self-directed learning, and outline some of the resources, strategies and techniques learners should use to manage their own learning outside the classroom.
Country USA
Manufacturer The Round
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2013-02-19
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	The Round
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2013-02-19
Format	Kindle eBook

Messaging: beyond a lexical approach in ELT

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