Exploring Classroom Discourse: Language in Action

Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics consists of introductory level textbooks covering the core topics in Applied Linguistics, designed for those entering postgraduate studies and language professionals returning to academic study. The books take an innovative "practice to theory" approach, with a 'back to front' structure which takes the reader from real life problems and issues in the field, then enters into a discussion of intervention and how to engage with these concerns. The final section concludes by tying the practical issues to theoretical foundations. Additional features include tasks with commentaries, a glossary of key terms, and an annotated further reading section.Exploring English Language Teaching provides a single volume introduction to the field of ELT from an applied linguistics perspective. The book guides readers through relevant questions and issues related to classroom language learning and teaching in ELT using the tasks and activities throughout the text to support this.Hall identifies various teaching practices, the reasons for using them, how to adopt them in the classroom and finally how applied linguistic theory underpins all of this.Exploring English Language Teaching is an indispensable textbook for language teachers, post-graduate/graduate students and advanced undergraduates studying in the areas of Applied Linguistics, Language Teacher Education, ELT/TESOL.