{"product_id":"teaching-english-to-young-learners-irma-kaarina-ghosn-9798851526268","title":"Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL): A practical handbook for teachers","description":"A practical handbook for teachers of English to young and very young learners.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first part of the book sets the scene by exploring young children as learners in the classroom and how they learn languages. It describes characteristics of effective teachers, approaches to discipline and classroom management, and the influence of classroom physical environment on learning. It also provides guidance on successful lesson planning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe second part explores ways to teach the different skills and describes developmentally appropriate assessment strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe third part shows how to match principles of instructed second language teaching with instructional materials and how to teach very young children. It also provides a number of motivating games for language learning, as well as some practical suggestions on how to engage learners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThe book can be used in pre-service teacher education courses but can also be used for independent study. It provides discussion topics, reflective questions and assignments. All activities described can be carried out with limited resources but are also adaptable to smartboards and tablets. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIrma-Kaarina Ghosn holds a Doctorate in Applied Linguistics from University of Leicester and a Master's in Education from University of Virginia. She has authored books, book chapters and journal articles on children's language learning and has conducted over 1000 hours of teacher development workshops. She has also authored primary school language teaching materials and received the \u003ci\u003eMary Finocchiaro Award of Excellence in the Development of Pedagogical Materials\u003c\/i\u003e from TESOL.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Irma Kaarina Ghosn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8851526265\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798851526268\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/09\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.97lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.39d","brand":"Irma Kaarina Ghosn","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45476920951039,"sku":"9798851526268","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3a18d8fa-fa14-48f4-a488-3e4a93560793.jpg?v=1715918543","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/teaching-english-to-young-learners-irma-kaarina-ghosn-9798851526268","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}