John B. Muciaccia

Thinking in English

A New Perspective on Teaching ESL

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Thinking in English represents Dr. Muciaccia's unique method of teaching English to non-native English speakers. Unlike any other English as a Second Language (ESL) book, Muciaccia's book features the "cultural immersion" approach that he has developed and practiced to a fine degree. In addition to his methodology, Muciaccia includes words of encouragement and reviews from people who have benefited from his approach to teaching and learning English.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: R&L Education
• Seitenzahl: 162
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Dezember 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 245g
• ISBN-13: 9781610484244
• ISBN-10: 161048424X
• Artikelnr.: 34108681

Autorenporträt

Dr. Muciaccia has enjoyed a 30-year career as a teacher and an administrator. He is the owner of an ESL school in Fort Lee, New Jersey that caters to adult students.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword
Preface
Introduction: Learning a Second Language
Chapter 1: The Idea of Thinking in English
Chapter 2: "Tips" and Strategies for Learning English
Chapter 3: Cultural Immersion plus Intuition
Chapter 4: Isolationism
Chapter 5: Letting Go of the Rules
Chapter 6: Intuition: The Mind Set of Thinking in English
Chapter 7: The Misnomer of "Learning English"
Chapter 8: Complete mastery of English?
Chapter 9: Knowing English versus Learning English
Chapter 10: The Grammatical Approach versus the Intuitive Approach
Chapter 11: The "Aha" Moment
Chapter 12: How did Antonio Banderas learn English?
Chapter 13: Watching Movies With or Without Subtitles
Chapter 14: Grammar: Friend or foe?
Chapter 15: How English is Taught in South Korea and Other Countries
Chapter 16: How Do You Enter A New Culture and Learn English
Chapter 17: A Sample Lesson
Addendum: Choosing A Textbook: Does the book match the mission?
Appendix A: Frequently asked questions