English Language Teaching and Learning : Problems and Remedies
English is the
most prominent language on the face of the globe and therefore English Language
Teaching (ELT) is gaining a great popularity and significant place in academies
all over the world. Accordingly
modernization of teaching methods and theories are making it inevitable to
furnish English language classroom with modern inventions of technological aids.
The
book gives an up-to-date overview of ELT and
introduces language methods, concepts, theories and language acquisition
research with wide examples. It is
a conjunction of a variety of research minds that brought their innovative and
creative thoughts together on sole subject English language teaching and
learning. It also offers a comprehensive
introduction to English language teaching, problems while teaching and learning
English, the role of English teachers and non-native speakers in the teaching
of English and learning, special needs in developing language skills, role of
language skills and folk literature in learning language. The stream of research forwards touching on
the usage of technology in ELT, development of speaking spirit and
communicative competence in vernacular background students, local culture in the
target language classrooms and the role of social media and so on.
Chapters included in this
book covers different topics such as use of technology and the role of
newspapers and literature in ELT, communication skills, personality development
courses, English language teaching methods and teaching techniques. It views with a
critical eye the teaching methods, problems of ELT in rural India including
suggestions and brings forth a few strategies in teaching and learning English
that are not known so far. Teachers
and researchers can find this anthology on ELT extremely useful in pointing out
remedies of English Language Teaching. The unique nature of this work contents
will interest professionals in applied linguistics and in ELT also.