TEFL 101: Principles, Approaches, Methods & Techniques is an all encompassing, straight-talking treatise on language teaching. Containing 101 mini-chapters, the book covers all aspects of classroom management, with many practical tips, and also outlines various methods, schools of thought and points of relevance regarding Teaching English as a Foreign Language. As well as introducing the Semantic Translation Method – a revolutionary new concept in second language acquisition – the book also explains how to use psychological techniques such as Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) to maximize your impact in the classroom. Although targeted mainly at teachers aiming to work in Asia or the Far East, the practical guidance contained herein can be applied to any language teaching environment.
1. Classroom Management 2. Evolution of Methods 3. Classic Questions 4. Speech & Text 5. Grammar & Fluency 6. Phonology 7. Interactions 8. Psychology 9. Large Classes 10. Philosophical & Theoretical Considerations 11. Social Issues & Asian Considerations 12. Commercial & Professional Issues Bibliography Index
Luan Hanratty is one of the most well-known and respected English teachers in China and currently works as a corporate trainer and marketing adviser for one of the world’s largest language teaching institutions.