Teaching Adult English Language Learners, A practical introduction is the second edition of Betsy Parrish’s leading guide for teachers of adult ESL. The first edition of the book, titled Teaching Adult ESL, was published in 2004. We caught up with Betsy at this year’s Better Learning Conference to find out more about the new book and get her perspective on how the adult ESL landscape has changed in the 15 years between editions.
Watch the video interview below to see Betsy discuss:
- The changing focus of adult ESL teaching and how the shift from basic life skills to more complex 21stcentury skills (such as digital competence, critical thinking and collaboration) can help learners to meet the demands of modern life and thrive in their new communities.
- The main responsibilities of a teacher of adult English language learners and the importance of creating learner-centred environments which address the needs of their students.
- New developments for the second edition, which will help teachers around the world connect with the topics covered and apply what they have learned.
Teaching Adult English Language Learners provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of teaching principles and practices for working with adult English language learners. It is a valuable guide for both novice and experienced teachers and has been fully revised and updated for the second edition.
Read more from Betsy in her previous posts for the World of Better Learning blog, including Supporting English Language Learners’ Future Success and Using Graphic Organisers as scaffolds while listening.