Teaching Grammar, Structure and Meaning: Exploring theory and practice for post-

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Teaching Grammar, Structure and Meaning introduces teachers to some basic ideas from the increasingly popular field of cognitive linguistics as a way of explaining and teaching key grammatical concepts. Particularly suitable for those teaching post-16 English Language, this book offers a methodology for teaching key aspects of linguistic form and an extensive set of learning activities. Written by an experienced linguist and teacher, this book contains:· an evaluation of current approaches to the teaching of grammar and linguistic form· a revised pedagogy based on principles from cognitive science and cognitive linguistics· a comprehensive set of activities and resources to support the teaching of key linguistic topics and text types· a detailed set of suggestions for further reading and a guide to available resourcesArguing for the use of drama, role play, gesture, energy dynamics, and visual and spatial representations as ways of enabling students to understand grammatical features, this book explores and analyses language use in a range of text types, genres and contexts. This innovative approach to teaching aspects of grammar is aimed at English teachers, student teachers and teacher trainers.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Author Biography

Marcello Giovanelli is Lecturer in English in Education at the University of Nottingham, UK.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Teaching Grammar and Language: An Overview 3. Why Should Teachers be Interested in Cognitive Linguistics? 4. Embodied Cognition and Learning 5. Cognitive Linguistic Concepts for Teachers 6. Embodied Learning Activities for the Classroom 7. Conclusion

Details ISBN0415709881 Author Marcello Giovanelli Year 2014 ISBN-10 0415709881 ISBN-13 9780415709880 Media Book Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 2014-07-15 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 428.00712 Short Title TEACHING GRAMMAR STRUCTURE & M Language English Subtitle Exploring theory and practice for post-16 English Language teachers Affiliation University of Nottingham, UK Format Paperback AU Release Date 2014-07-15 NZ Release Date 2014-07-15 UK Release Date 2014-07-15 Illustrations 5 Tables, black and white; 13 Line drawings, black and white; 36 Halftones, black and white; 49 Illustrations, black and white Series National Association for the Teaching of English NATE Alternative 9780415709873 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Pages 148 We've got this

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