Teaching ESL/EFL Reading and Writing

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Teaching ESL/EFL Reading and Writing

Language acquisition Bilingualism and multilingualism Language teaching theory and methods Teaching skills and techniques Teaching of a specific subject

Authors: I. S. P. Nation, John Macalister

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Collection: ESL & Applied Linguistics Professional Series

Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 22nd January 2026

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9781040672587


Overview

The third edition of this bestselling text, Teaching ESL/EFL Reading and Writing, is an updated and expanded guide for teaching learners how to develop their reading and writing skills and fluency at all levels of proficiency. Practical and accessible, this book covers a diverse array of language teaching techniques suitable for all contexts.

Updated Content

Updated with cutting-edge research and theory, the third edition is an essential and engaging text. Key insights and suggestions are organised around four strands - meaning-focused input, meaning-focused output, language-focused learning, and fluency development - to allow teachers to design and present a balanced programme for their students. Bringing together research and theory in applied linguistics and education, the text includes useful examples and practical strategies.

New Features

New features to the third edition are topics related to writing approaches and assessment, technology, and approaches for young learners.

Intended Audience

Teaching ESL/EFL Reading and Writing is designed for practising and pre-service teachers of all levels, and it is ideal for certificate, diploma, masters, and doctoral courses in English as a second or foreign language.

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