English Language Teaching : An Annotated Bibliography

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Teaching strategies at elementary level. 3. Teaching the language arts. 4. ELT: theory to practice. 5. Problems of teaching English at elementary level. 6. Stress among teachers and low proficiency level of ESL learners. 7. ICT enabled ESL learning. 8. Tools of English language teaching. English in India enjoys a place of prestige among the masses. In many schools it is the medium of instruction; it is also taught as the second and, in some places, the third language. The main purpose of teaching and learning English is to enable learners to use language with ease and comfort. It is important to understand the attitude  of trainers, teachers and linguists towards English Language to know the trends in English Language Teaching. The present situation of English language teaching demands strengthening teacher training, broadening the vision of English teachers towards teaching, to create opportunity for language learning among learners which will enable them to use language confidently, accurately and effectively. The book may be useful for researchers, teachers and teacher educators of ESL and ELT. (jacket)