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This module provides an introduction to theory, research and practical advice as to how to teach and improve second language speaking and listening proficiency in the most efficient and effective manner (with a main focus on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Firstly, the module focusses on major theories in human language acquisition and cognition to help students understand the processes, developmental patterns and factors contributing to successful second language speech learning and training. Secondly, it features a number of recent second language teaching research projects and their pedagogical implications (including actual learning materials) for teaching global (speaking, listening) and specific (pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar) skills.
Key areas to be covered are:
- What comprises L2 speaking and listening proficiency?
- Teaching, researching and assessing L2 speaking
- Teaching, researching and assessing L2 listening
- Teaching, researching and assessing L2 pronunciation
- Teaching, researching and assessing L2 fluency
- Spoken and listening L2 lexical proficiency
- Theories in L2 (and L1) speech
- Individual differences in L2 speech learning (aptitude, motivation, emotion & personality)
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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