Towards a New Paradigm for English Language Teaching - 9781032085579

Name: Towards a New Paradigm for English Language Teaching - 9781032085579
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Towards a New Paradigm for English Language TeachingEnglish for Specific Purposes in Asia and Beyond\nAuthor(s): Hajime Terauchi, Judy Noguchi, Akira Tajino\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032085579, 978-1032085579\nSynopsis\nThis book proposes a new paradigm for English language teaching based on concepts from English for Specific Purposes (ESP) research and applications as well as from growing evidence relating pattern recognition to language learning ability. The contributors to the volume argue that learners should not try to become proficient all-around users of idealistic native-like English, but instead should be realistic about what they need to acquire and how to go about achieving their specific goals. \n\nThe book discusses the present situation by describing the status quo of English language education in Japan, taking into consideration recent trends of CLIL (content and language integrated learnin.