Cette autrice se concentre profondément sur le développement des enseignants et la méthodologie de l'enseignement de l'anglais aux jeunes apprenants. Son travail s'inspire d'une vaste expérience dans l'enseignement aux enfants et dans la formation d'enseignants futurs en Hongrie et au Royaume-Uni. Elle recherche les avantages de l'apprentissage basé sur des tâches pour les enfants dans des contextes d'anglais langue étrangère (EFL). Son approche met l'accent sur les applications pratiques et les aspects psychologiques de l'acquisition linguistique.
Based on the idea that children are experts of their lives, this pioneering book suggests that children's active participation in applied linguistics research can open up exciting new possibilities. It is essential reading for researchers in second language education, as well as anyone who wants to conduct research involving children.
Focusing on language learning during childhood, this guide explores the impact of age and various contexts, such as home and school, on language acquisition. It presents a broad range of studies involving diverse age groups, methodologies, and languages, providing a comprehensive overview of research and debate in the field.
An overview of the issues surrounding the teaching of young learners combines up-to-date research with principles of classroom practice to discuss skills, vocabulary, grammar, adapting and designing materials, planning and assessment, and policy decisions.