Teaching Adult English Language Learners: A Practical Introduction

Teaching Adult English Language Learners is the completely revised and updated second edition of Betsy Parrish's Teaching Adult ESL: A Practical Introduction. This valuable guide for both novice and experienced teachers outlines good teaching practice and draws on classroom examples to offer practical guidance grounded in the latest research on language teaching. Addressing the diverse needs of adult English learners, it provides ideas on how to prepare learners for the demands and opportunities of the 21st century.

• Each chapter includes tasks and opportunities for teachers to reflect on and apply what they have learned.
• Lists of recommended reading and resources in each chapter support teachers to further develop their knowledge of the subject.
• A glossary provides an explanation of key terminology used.