{"product_id":"9781119632696","title":"Introduction to TESOL : Becoming a Language Teaching Professional by Kate Mastruserio Reynolds","description":"A comprehensive introduction to?TESOL?for?new and future teachers of English, offering a full and detailed view of the?process of becoming a language teacher? Introduction to TESOL: Becoming a?Language?Teaching?Professional?presents?an expansive and well-balanced view of both the interdisciplinary knowledgebase and professional opportunities in the field?of language teaching.?Written?to help aspiring TESOL educators understand how to?begin their careers, this comprehensive?textbook?covers both the?foundational?linguistic?elements of TESOL as well as the practical?pedagogical aspects?of?the discipline.? Written with the needs of the introductory student in mind,?this?book?delves into the essentials of?English?as a Second Language (ESL) and English?as a Foreign Language (EFL)?teaching,?covering?professional organizations, language acquisition theories, instructional practices, professional development, and more. Readers are provided with clear descriptions of?recent research and?contemporary practices, numerous illustrations and?examples?highlighting?key material,?and?engaging?real-world vignettes from professionals teaching?internationally. Offering?a coherent overview and contextualized orientation of?the field of?TESOL, this?guide:? Discusses?the differences in TESOL approaches?in?international?settings?Addresses the current state?and potential future of TESOL?with a view for new developments in teaching pedagogy and language research?Explores the history and development of the field, including the political, social, and cultural decisions made about language teaching and learning??Describes the specializations, niches, and subfields within the discipline of TESOL?Explains?what,?how and why TESOL educators need a working understanding of linguistics?and second language acquisition theories?Outlines the scope of the profession and how to engage in professional organizations to grow in expertise? Introduction to TESOL: Becoming a Language Teaching Professional?is essential reading for students and educators?planning to?enter this dynamic and rewarding area of?language teaching.??\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56296532443509,"sku":"9781119632696","price":37.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781119632696.jpg?v=1762771726","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781119632696","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}