Learner English is a practical reference book which compares the relevant features of students�TM own languages with English, helping teachers to predict and understand the problems their students have. It includes 22 chapters, each of which covers one language background. Chapters are written by specialists with experience in teaching students from the areas concerned. They describe and explain the most important typical pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and other mistakes of learners who speak Dutch-Flemish, ...
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Learner English is a practical reference book which compares the relevant features of students�TM own languages with English, helping teachers to predict and understand the problems their students have. It includes 22 chapters, each of which covers one language background. Chapters are written by specialists with experience in teaching students from the areas concerned. They describe and explain the most important typical pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and other mistakes of learners who speak Dutch-Flemish, Scandinavian languages (except Finnish), German, French, Italian, Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese, Greek, Russian, Polish, Farsi, Arabic, Turkish, South Asian languages (with a separate chapter on Dravidian languages), West African languages, Swahili, Malay/Indonesian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Thai.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN: 9780521779395.
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New. 2001. 2nd Edition. Paperback. A practical reference guide to help teachers to predict and understand the problems their students have. Series Editor(s): Ur, Penny. Series: Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers. Num Pages: 378 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: EBA. Category: (L) ELT / TEFL. Dimension: 228 x 166 x 23. Weight in Grams: 522. A Teacher's Guide to Interference and Other Problems. Series: Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers. 378 pages, illustrations. A practical reference guide to help teachers to predict and understand the problems their students have. Cateogry: (L) ELT / TEFL. BIC Classification: EBA. Dimension: 225 x 154 x 25. Weight: 612. Series Editor(s): Ur, Penny......We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers . Intended for use in teaching English as a second language. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
This book was helpful because I tutor ESL students. The differences between their native language and English helps me to know how to introduce concepts.
Nancy Lee F
Nov 18, 2012
Essential reading for TESOL
Swan's book identifying several languages' structures and features is essential for every TESOL toolbox. It helps teachers identify the errors that learners make based on the transfer of first language knowledge to second language acquisition.
