Summary

Better Language Teaching is a 200 page ebook about how to teach English. It goes over a general lesson plan and the importance of each part of the lesson. Chris also explains the different types of activities in class and gives examples of each. There is even a section on the different kinds of learners you will encounter in the classroom. The last half of the book (100 pages) contains 100 activities that you can do in class along with step-by-step instructions.

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