This book provides a comprehensive account of conversation in English and its implications for the ELT classroom. After a general overview and definition of conversation it provides the reader with a systematic description of conversational English, from the vocabulary of conversation, to grammar, discourse and genre. This is followed by an informed account of the development of conversation in both first and second language acquisition. It then describes a range of methodological approaches, procedures and techniques for teaching conversation in English. On this basis, an integrated approach to the teaching of conversation is provided, along with practical classroom applications.
By:
Scott Thornbury (Associate Professor MATESOL), Diana Slade Imprint: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 225mm,
Width: 148mm,
Spine: 24mm
Weight: 580g ISBN:9780521891165 ISBN 10: 0521891167 Series:Cambridge Language Teaching Library Publication Date:26 October 2006 Audience:
ELT/ESL
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Language:Cambodian Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
