This book develops a rational approach to the teaching of language as communication, based on a careful consideration of the nature of language and of the language user's activities. It will stimulate all language teachers to investigate the ideas that inform their own practice.
Chapter 1 Usage and Use
Chapter 2 Discourse
Chapter 3 Linguistic Skills and Communicative Abilities
Chapter 4 Comprehending and Reading
Chapter 5 Composing and Writing
Chapter 6 Towards an Integrated Approsch