Communicative approach to the teaching of English as a second language [electronic resource] / Pratima Dave Shastri.

Includes bibliographical references.

Analysis of Language Status and Role of English in India Theories of Language Learning Language Acquisition and Language Teaching Syllabus and Curriculum Use of Audio-Visual Aids in Language Teaching Class Management Teaching Listening Skills Teaching Speaking Skills Teaching Reading Skills Teaching Writing Skills Study Skills Teaching Vocabulary Teaching Literature Teaching Grammar Lesson Planning Language Testing and Evaluation.

The book deals with the Communicative Approach of Language Teaching, which is practised all over India. The book will give insight to the teachers of English as a second language. This will help them in preparing the classroom activities following the motto of `learning by doing`. All the aspects of language teaching are covered in the book. Special emphasis is given to the teaching of the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing with vocabulary and grammar integrated with the skills.