One-on-One Language Teaching and Learning

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xv

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2. Introduction to One-on-One Learning and Teaching

   • Tasha Bleistein, Marilyn Lewis

   Pages 1-12

3. Learning and Tutoring Options

   • Tasha Bleistein, Marilyn Lewis

   Pages 13-32

4. The Tutor-Learner Relationship

   • Tasha Bleistein, Marilyn Lewis

   Pages 33-52

5. Individual Differences in One-on-One Teaching

   • Tasha Bleistein, Marilyn Lewis

   Pages 53-69

6. Learning Styles and Approaches to Teaching One-on-One

   • Tasha Bleistein, Marilyn Lewis

   Pages 70-86

7. Preparation for Sessions

   • Tasha Bleistein, Marilyn Lewis

   Pages 87-103

8. Choosing Materials and Structuring Sessions

   • Tasha Bleistein, Marilyn Lewis

   Pages 104-121

9. Teaching One-on-One Sessions

   • Tasha Bleistein, Marilyn Lewis

   Pages 122-135

10. Technology and One-on-One Teaching

    • Tasha Bleistein, Marilyn Lewis

    Pages 136-147

11. Focus on Skills

    • Tasha Bleistein, Marilyn Lewis

    Pages 148-175

12. Back Matter

    Pages 176-184

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With only one learner, it is possible for the teacher to give serious attention to principles of second language acquisition such as motivation, error treatment, and learner autonomy, which are more difficult to address in classroom learning. This book combines theory with practical suggestions, making it invaluable for language tutors.

• One-on-one language learning
• language tutoring
• language teaching
• language coaching
• TESOL
• EFL
• language acquisition
• second language
• Second language acquisition
• SLA
• english

• Azusa Pacific University, USA

  Tasha Bleistein

• University of Auckland, New Zealand

  Marilyn Lewis

Author Marilyn Lewis: Marilyn Lewis has lived, studied and taught in a number of countries, including Wales, France, New Zealand and Asia. She has published in the areas or language teaching and learning and of teachers professional development. Marilyn is the author, with Hayo Reinders, of The International Student Handbook, Study Skills for Speakers of English as a Second Language and Facilitating Workshops: A Resource Book for Lecturers and Trainers. In her retirement she enjoys running workshops for teachers in various countries.

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