Using the Mother Tongue
Making the most of the learner's language
By Mario Rinvolucri, Sheelagh Deller | Publisher: Delta Publishing by Klett
About the book
Using the Mother Tongue, Professional Perspectives , providing ideas and guidelines on when and how to use the mother tongueencouraging teachers to use the mother tongue selectively and effectivelyraising awareness of the similarities and differences between languagesbuilding links between the mother tongue and the foreign language through comparison and translationThe use of the mother tongue in the foreign language classroom has often been officially discouraged; however, many teachers have recognised that in practice using one’s own language to learn a foreign language is natural, necessary and efficient.
Editions of Using the Mother Tongue
- Paperback
- ISBN 9783125016095
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Using the Mother Tongue, Professional Perspectives , providing ideas and guidelines on when and how to use the mother tongueencouraging teachers to use the mother tongue selectively and effectivelyraising awareness of the similarities and differences between languagesbuilding links between the mother tongue and the foreign language through comparison and translationThe use of the mother tongue in the foreign language classroom has often been officially discouraged; however, many teachers have recognised that in practice using one’s own language to learn a foreign language is natural, necessary and efficient.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Using the Mother Tongue about?
Using the Mother Tongue, Professional Perspectives , providing ideas and guidelines on when and how to use the mother tongueencouraging teachers to use the mother tongue selectively and effectivelyraising awareness of the similarities and differences between languagesbuilding links between the mother tongue and the foreign language through comparison and translationThe use of the mother tongue in the foreign language classroom has often been officially discouraged; however, many teachers have recognised that in practice using one’s own language to learn a foreign language is natural, necessary and efficient.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Using the Mother Tongue?
Language and Linguistics > Language teaching and learning > Language teaching theory and methods
Where can I read a sample of Using the Mother Tongue?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9783125016095
Is Using the Mother Tongue part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series DELTA Professional Perspectives
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Using the Mother Tongue?
Mario Rinvolucri, Sheelagh Deller
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Using the Mother Tongue is available as paperback(ISBN 9783125016095)
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