Mary Underwood Knihy

This study recognizes the importance of developing the listening skills, and aims to guide teachers both at a theoretical and a practical level in how to develop these skills in the classroom. The first chapters distill the relevant theory, providing insights into the process of listening and highlighting problems faced by the non-native speaker. Later chapters focus on the different kinds of listening tasks that can be carried out at the pre-, while- and post-listening stages, and these are illustrated by a variety of examples from published material. Advice is given on the selection of material that is appropriate to the needs of different students and the relative merits of "live" versus recorded material and "authentic" versus "non-authentic" language are discussed, as well as what teachers should look for when choosing a particular recording. This series is aimed at the practising teacher and the teacher in training on PGCE, RSA and other courses and deals with various aspects of methodology

Longman Keys to Language Teaching are full of pracficai suggestions for lessons and activities which will help you in your daily teaching. They are written in clear, jargon-tree English so you can read them quickly and refer to them easily as you need them. The authors are ail experienced teachers who give straightforward advice on basic teaching techniques. Effective Class Management provides practical advice on basic organisational skills which you will find invaluable if you are just starting to teach, or looking for a fresh approach. It Chapters covering the everyday practical problems which you face in the classroom - ranging from the use of audio-visual aids to persuading your students to use English in the classroom. Practical advice on lesson planning and the setting up of pair and group work with your students. Suggestions which show you how to reduce your workload simply through effective organisation. Examples which show you how to relate new ideas to your own teaching situation. Mary Underwood has many years' experience of teaching English and training teachers. She is an established author of ELT books and is perhaps best known for her listening materials.