English language teaching today [electronic resource] : linking theory and practice / Edited by Willy A. Renandya, Handoyo Puji Widodo.

Includes bibiliographical references.

PART I. THEORIES, RESEARCH, AND PRINCIPLES -- English Language Teaching Today: An Introduction / Willy A. Renandya and Handoyo Puji Widodo -- Student-Centred Learning in ELT / George M. Jacobs and Willy A. Renandya -- Using Local Languages in English Language Classrooms / Ahmar Mahboob and Angel M.Y. Lin -- Applying Language Learning Principles to Coursebooks / John Macalister -- Current Issues in the Development of Materials for Learners of English as an International Language (EIL) / Brian Tomlinson -- Assessment in ELT: Theoretical Options and Sound Pedagogical Choices / James Dean Brown -- Does Writing Promote Reflective Practice? / Thomas S.C. Farrell. PART II. PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICES -- Extensive Reading and Listening in the L2 Classroom / Willy A. Renandya and George M. Jacobs -- Teaching L2 Listening: In and Outside the Classroom / Anna C.-S. Chang -- Teaching Reading and Viewing to L2 Learners / Lawrence Jun Zhang -- Teaching Speaking / Christine C.M. Goh -- Teaching English for Intercultural Spoken Communication / Jonathan Newton -- Teaching Writing / Yin Ling Cheung -- Teaching Academic Writing in Context / Zhichang Xu -- Teaching English Grammar in Asian Contexts / Helena I.R. Agustien -- Teaching Vocabulary in the EFL Context / Anna Siyanova-Chanturia and Stuart Webb -- Teaching Pronunciation to Learners of English as a Lingua Franca / Cathy S.P. Wong -- Language Learning with ICT / Mark Wilkinson -- Teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP): English for Vocational Purposes (EVP) / Handoyo Puji Widodo -- Facilitating Workplace Communicative Competence / Radhika Jaidev and Brad Blackstone.

English Language Teaching Today: Linking Theory and Practice provides an up-to-date account of current principles and practices for teaching English in the world today. The chapters, written by internationally recognized language teacher educators and TESOL specialists, introduce the reader to key language skill areas (i.e., listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary) and explain how each skill area can be taught in a principled manner in diverse language learning contexts. Throughout the book, the link between theory and practice is explicitly highlighted and exemplified. This reader-friendly book is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in TESOL and other second language education programmes as well as for TESOL professionals who wish to stay current with recent developments in ELT.