MBT Learning Teaching Pk 3rd Ed

I taught for a few years and then read this book. I was amazed at how many things this book discussed that I had thought about/struggled with/ learned about. I highly record it for anyone interested in teaching or who is a teacher themselves.

As the name of this superior book on teaching English language teaching suggests, English language teaching is as much about learning, as it is about the act of teaching. This book, by Jim Scrivener, is chockfull of ideas and suggestions ready made for incorporation into the English language classroom. The book also includes a DVD for ready reference. It's a very well written guide suitable for teachers early on in their careers, or as a reference book.

This is an excellent book - very interesting and readable. I love the author's attitude: "This is..a guide to methodology - to what might work in the classroom...Learning Teaching is a book that can help you learn to teach in more effective ways...However, it is not a book about the right way to teach...we can observe teachers and learners at work and take note of strategies and approaches that seem to be more beneficial than others, not necessarily in order to copy them, but to become more aware of what is possible... Thus, rather than saying 'This is how to do it,' I've tried to say 'Here are some ways that seem to work" (from the Introduction to the Third Edition). This philosophy is carried throughout the book, giving examples and ideas, but always with the attitude that there is no one right way to teach. This book would be valuable whether you are just starting out or have taught for a while. I bought this book in preparation for the Cambridge CELTA class. I didn't have time to read it all before the class, but I referred to it and used it for assignments while taking the class. If at all possible, I would recommend reading it BEFORE you take the class, as CELTA is based heavily on this text. Even if you are not taking CELTA, you will gain an incredible amount of valuable information from this book. Highly recommended!

I was highly recommended this book by Grace Dawson (the online CELTA lady) She said she bought it through her CELTA course and it came in very handy. Although she wished she had bought it at the beginning of her course. I ordered it online and received it a few days after starting a TESOL course.I was a little disappointed in the DVD. Only because I've actually sat in and observed these kinds of classes already. Otherwise a great book.

I had to purchase this for a class and have been pleased by the readings. The author writes casually. The words he writes feel like he is just making conversation with you. Although quite lengthy (over 300 pages), it's practical and easy to read/stay engaged. I think it's a good source for beginning teachers in general, not just ESL ones.

This text is terriffic for beginning EAL/ESL teachers. The chapters focus on the different skills required for English language learning, useful printable resources and even classroom management. I find the book accessible and the accompanying CD enables you to observe real lessons for different types of learners.

I bought this book as a preparatory book for my CELTA course. It is easy to understand, and it has improved my knowledge, with regard to teaching English as a second language.

I'm a newcomer preparing to take a Trinity teaching course. This book is more informative than a couple of the books on the Trinity list (this one is on the list too). Well-organized.