English Language Teaching: Approaches, Methods, Techniques provides a comprehensive overview of the principles underlying language teaching—and the ways of translating them into practice when teaching English. Part 1 looks at the different approaches and methods that have influenced language teaching and ELT materials production over the years. Part 2 discusses techniques and teaching aids that can optimise the teacher’s efforts in the classroom. It also outlines the testing criteria and procedures that help the teacher to accurately evaluate a learner’s progress. This revised third edition updates readers on the increased use of digital tools and platforms as teaching and learning aids. Contents: Preface to the Third Edition Preface to the First Edition English in the World Part I: Approaches and Methods 1. The Grammar-Translation Method 2. The Structural-Oral-Situational Approach 3. Modern Approaches The notional-functional syllabus The communicative approach 4. Humanistic Approaches The silent way Community language learning Suggestopaedia Total physical response 5. Other Methods: Short Notes The direct method The audio-lingual method The reading method The bilingual method Communicational teaching New perspectives: The lexical approach New trends: Language teaching design Part II: Techniques 6. Techniques of Teaching English Techniques of teaching listening and speaking Techniques of teaching reading and writing Integrating skills Techniques of teaching grammar Techniques of teaching vocabulary 7. Teaching Aids The blackboard Pictures Realia Projectors Audio recordings The language laboratory Television and radio Video Information and communication technology 8. Testing Useful Books Glossary of ELT Terms References Index