| Pictures for Language Learning Contributor(s): Wright, Andrew (Author), Ur, Penny (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0521358000 ISBN-13: 9780521358002 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $52.88 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1990 Annotation: Pictures for Language Learning is richly illustrated and provides a valuable guide to the role of pictures and other visual materials in language teaching. It brings together a wealth of ideas on how to use pictures in a wide range of language learning situations. The first section discusses the contribution visuals can make to all the classroom settings in providing real opportunities for students to communicate, whether they are working as a class, in groups or in pairs. Sections B and C contain over 200 practical suggestions for picture-generated language work. These make use of visual materials which are readily available to teachers anywhere or illustrations which have been kept simple so that they can be copied easily. The activities can be integrated into all stages of the language teaching process and advice is given on how to adapt the ideas to suit different teaching environments. The final section describes the process of setting up a picture library and offers guidance on where to begin looking for visuals, how to categorise pictures and different methods of storage. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General - Language Arts & Disciplines | Spelling & Vocabulary - Foreign Language Study | English As A Second Language |
| Dewey: 418.007 |
| LCCN: 89009976 |
| Series: Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 6.06" W x 8.99" (0.82 lbs) 230 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A richly illustrated and valuable guide to the role of pictures and other visual materials in language teaching. This book brings together a wealth of ideas on how to use pictures in a wide range of language learning situations. It discusses the contribution visuals can make to all the classroom settings in providing real opportunities for students to communicate, whether they are working as a class, in groups or in pairs. There are then over 200 practical suggestions for picture-generated language work. They make use of visual materials which are readily available to teachers anywhere, or easy-to-copy illustrations. The activities can be integrated into all stages of the language teaching process and advice is given on how to adapt the ideas to suit different teaching environments. The book ends with advice on setting up a picture library, including how to find visuals, how to categorise pictures, and storage methods. |