The Hamburg Language Teaching Methodology Series

provides a range of practical, innovative ideas for the language classroom. It offers teachers a selection of readymade activities which can be used as the basis for lessons or as a departure point for classroom development and discussion. Written in ‘recipe’ format, the books are clearly presented and easy to use. All the activities have been developed by experienced teachers and have been tried and tested in the classroom. Although written with reference to the teaching of English, the books are applicable to the teaching of any language. Some titles are also useful to language teacher trainers.

Lessons from the Learner - Student-generated activities for the language classroom

Can language learners produce their own study materials? Yes, and there are good reasons why they should. Lessons from the Learner empowers students to produce and work on their own materials and frees teachers from materials preparation. The classroom becomes a place where language evolves unpredictably within a framework provided by the teacher. Lessons from the Learner:

• gives teachers a fresh outlook to add to their teaching

• uses an easy to follow ‘recipe’ format

• is suitable for groups of any level, size and age

• provides many activities relevant to ESP teaching

• is invaluable for teacher trainers in countries where teachers have insufficient books, materials or preparation time

Lessons from the Learner gives students the opportunity to bring their own knowledge and enthusiasms to the classroom and increases student and teacher motivation. Sheelagh Deller is a freelance teacher and teacher trainer and works regularly for Pilgrims, the British Council, Verein für berufliche Weiterbildung and other organisations.

Authors: Sheelagh Deller
Published by Verein für berufliche Weiterbildung e.V., 2008
Price: € 19.80