Celebrated by reviewers as being the greatest language book I have ever read, this text has been tonted as the best overview of basic principles and methods for TESOL education. Written in Diaz-Rico's passionate style, Teaching English Learners is a one-stop introduction to teaching English to speakers of other languages. It includes an introduction to the fascination and challenges of teaching English learners and offers a comprehensive overview of learning theories and teaching methods. A breakthrough in language teaching and learning, this thought-provoking text includes a coverage of second language acquisition issues and techniques, as well as attention to such controversial topics as the influence of culture on schooling, the cultural practices of schooling, and the sociopolitical context of education. Complete with a well-chosen and generous selection of techniques and examples, Diaz-Rico illustrates the main tenets of the book and demonstrates to the reader a clear model of strategic teaching leading to students' road to success.