Teaching Oral Communication

The aim of this book is to bridge the gap between the theory and practice of teaching language for communication. It is written principally for teachers who wish to adopt a communicative approach and would like to reflect on the principles that underlie it.

Introduction. Part I: Language:. 1. Using Language for Communication. 2. Meaning and Interaction. Part II: Learning:. 3. Learning Language as a Skill. 4. Language Learning as a Natural Process. 5. Integrating Skill Learning and Natural Learning. Part III: Teaching:. 6. A Methodological Framework for Teaching Oral Communication. 7. Involving the Learners. Conclusion. Reference.