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Language and Culture Classroom: A Practical Guide to Competency-Based ESL Teaching (ISBN: 978-1-0658284-7-1)
Instructor's Handbook
By Didimus Zencha Ayeseh
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Language and Culture is a comprehensive instructor’s handbook for the college-level English as a Second Language course. It develops students’ ability to communicate confidently and effectively in English through social, cultural, and literary themes. The handbook combines curriculum planning, communicative language teaching, task-based learning, classroom activities, and assessment in one practical resource. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing are developed progressively through authentic texts, discussions, presentations, research, summaries, paraphrasing, and academic writing. Throughout the course, both the literary and cultural dimensions of language learning remain central, providing students with opportunities to explore texts, ideas, identities, cultures, and contemporary issues while developing their English proficiency. Grammar and vocabulary are taught in context and used to support meaningful communication. Students also develop critical thinking, intercultural awareness, research skills, academic integrity, and confidence in using English in academic, professional, and everyday contexts. The 15-unit structure provides a clear progression from guided practice to increasingly independent communication. Formative activities, authentic evaluations, teacher guidance, and practical assessment tools help students build and demonstrate their learning throughout the course.
Author
Didimus Zencha Ayeseh
Publisher
Zenith Academic Press
Language
English
ISBN
978-1-0658284-7-1
Pages
195
Publication Year
2026
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