Book review: Elaine K. Horwitz, 2008: Becoming a language teacher: a practical guide to second language learning and teaching. Boston, MA: Pearson. 260 pp. $58.60 (PB). ISBN 978-0-20543-082-6

2009 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 324-327
Author(s):  
Camilla Vásquez
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Second Language Learning ◽  
Language Teacher ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Practical Guide

Review of Randall (2007): Memory, Psychology and Second Language Learning. Language Learning and Language Teaching, Volume 19.

2021 ◽  
pp. 138-142
Author(s):  
Paul Pauwels
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Processing ◽  
Second Language Learning ◽  
Intermediate Level ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Language Teacher ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Learning Language ◽  
And Linguistics

Mick Randall reviews work from psychology and linguistics on language processing with the aim of drawing conclusions for second language learning. Based on his experiences as a language teacher with students at elementary and intermediate level and in less resourced contexts, he tries to find evidence for the effectiveness of more traditional learning and teaching strategies next to the communicative approach (o.c. vii-viii).

scholarly journals Why should a Business English Teacher be a Constructivist Teacher?

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
pp. 87-92
Author(s):  
Joanna Lempart
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Second Language Learning ◽  
English For Specific Purposes ◽  
English Teacher ◽  
Constructivist Approach ◽  
Business English ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Teaching Business ◽  
The Difference

The article provides some considerations related to the issue of learning and teaching Business English in Poland. It explains the difference between Business English, General English and English for Specific Purposes. The main aim of it is to present the characteristics of the Constructivist Business English Teachers. In order to this the constructivist approach to second language learning and teaching is briefly presented and a few. valuable suggestions are provided on how to it can be employed in Business English teaching.

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