Teaching Readers of English

Suitable for pre- and in-service ESL and EFL educators, this text offers practical strategies for teaching and assessing L2 reading in secondary and post-secondary contexts. It provides a survey of L2 reading theory and research. It addresses the cognitive and socioeducational challenges encountered by L2 readers.

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A comprehensive manual for pre- and in-service ESL and EFL educators, this frontline text balances insights from current reading theory and research with highly practical, field-tested strategies for teaching and assessing L2 reading in secondary and post-secondary contexts. Teaching Readers of English:




provides a through yet accessible survey of L2 reading theory and research







addresses the unique cognitive and socioeducational challenges encountered by L2 readers







covers the features of L2 texts that teachers of reading must understand







acquaints readers with methods for designing reading courses, selecting curricular materials, and planning instruction







explores the essential role of systematic vocabulary development in teaching L2 literacy







includes practical methods for assessing L2 students’ proficiency, achievement, and progress in the classroom.


Pedagogical features in each chapter include questions for reflection, further reading and resources, reflection and review questions, and application activities.