Download or read book Becoming a Language Teacher written by Elaine Kolker Horwitz and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Becoming a Language Teacher, by respected author and experienced language teacher Elaine K. Horwitz, gives pre- and in-service teachers the skills they need to meet the needs of all language learners in today's diverse classrooms--while encouraging them to develop a personal approach to language teaching. Using a warm, supportive tone, the author clearly explains the fundamental concepts of second language acquisition and language teaching. A much-needed resource at a time when it is critical for all mainstream teachers to focus on language, this guide describes how to develop language for academic needs as well as for communication purpose and addresses the latest trends in language teaching.