This module on interactive tasks provides teachers with an overview of the nature of communication and explores the ways in which interactive tasks can promote communicative exchanges among students and teachers. The module provides guidelines for developing tasks, along with examples and options for their use in various types of language courses, including beginning level language classes, as well as more advanced language courses focusing culture, linguistics, literature, and film.

The Art of Teaching Spanish explores in-depth the findings of research in second language acquisition (SLA) and other language-related fields and translates those findings into practical pedagogical tools for current—and future—Spanish-language instructors. This volume addresses how theoretical frameworks affect the application of research findings to the teaching of Spanish, how logistical factors affect the way research findings can be applied to teach Spanish, and how findin...

A complete and thorough textbook that introduces the IELTS exam to students and also provides key tips and instructions for students. Published by Pineview College - one of Australia's leading English language schools, this book is the perfect reference tool for any student who needs to sit the IELTS exam.Readers of this valued book can also complete sample questions and access certified online practice exams. Feedback and guidance is provided to the online students.This bo...

Are you nervous about getting the score you need in the IELTS writing section (General Training test mode)?Would you like to learn how to write high scoring Task 1 and Task 2 answers?If you would, then this book is perfect for you because you will learn a proven formula for achieving a high score in the IELTS Writing section (General Training).Most people obtain scores of between 5 - 6 in the writing section and do not understand why.The reality is that it i...

How to Reach the 9.0 is a series created by the tutors of IELTS Medical in order to complement our IELTS Academic classes for medical professionals. Writing is the third part of the IELTS exam. It takes 1 hour and consists of two parts: a report and an essay. Promoting regular practice, our tutors break down each skill with an emphasis on achieving high scores in the Writing exam. With an emphasis on tutoring students to respond to the task appropriately, we also teach Medics to write regu...

This book was developed as an instruction manual in teaching basic ESL methodologies to people who interested in teaching abroad, i.e., in a country whose first language is not English.Content of this book is virtually identical to that in my Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) book. However, in Europe, the 'TEFL' designation is better recognized and as this book is used as the textbook for the Sunbridge Institute of English Certificate Course in Teaching Englis...

From proposal to examination, producing a dissertation or thesis is a challenge. Grounded in decades of experience with research training and supervision, this fully updated and revised edition takes an integrated, down-to-earth approach drawing on case studies and examples to guide you step-by-step towards productive success.Early chapters frame the tasks ahead and show you how to get started. From there, practical advice and illustrations take you through the elements of formulat...

The rise of experience design and service design is familiar to anyone involved in design practice. This shift from the design of artifacts to the design of intangible services and experiences calls for a new understanding of design's place in the world. If experience designers are unique in their ability to "design an experience," then understanding the nature of experience should be a priority. This book aims to build on our current understanding of experience design through the lens of ...

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is a guide to learning more than 24 ESL Methodologies and Teaching Techniques. It is ideal for new or aspiring teachers of English as a Second Language – particularly for those who want to teach overseas where there is a huge need for English teachers with TESOL training. It covers both traditional and contemporary methods and the impact that the Internet and Smart technology is having on the ESL classroom. As technology advances, teachers ha...

Students and professionals are required to effectively communicate through written means. The aim of this pamphlet is to provide a process in support of writing with greater precision.This pamphlet breaks down the components of an essay in detail in an objective manner that provides a clear step-by-step process. Accessible to essay writers at all levels, this guide supports how to read the essay question, how to plan an essay and how to effectively research. In writing an essay, thi...

A Step-by-Step, Quick and Easy Guide to Writing a Master's Thesis or DissertationEverything you need to know about the structure of a master's dissertation is contained in this short guide. An outline of the different chapters you'll need to include is provided, and each section is explained in detail so that you know exactly what you'll have to do to succeed in your thesis.Learn how to write a clear introduction and an organized literature review. Find out how to present yo...

Influence customer perceptions and make your advertising more memorable!This book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding and implementing Gestalt psychology, providing you with the essential information and saving time.In 50 minutes you will be able to:• Understand the basic principles of Gestalt psychology and what they reveal about the functioning of the human brain• Learn how you can use this theory as a psychology-ba...