Nguyen Minh Hang (MSc.) Lecturer University of Languages and International Studies Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam Email: hangnguyen.jsl2@gmail.com The teaching of Academic English to students has been a matter of central concern in recent years in Vietnam, evidenced by the growing number of preparation courses, training students for academic tests. Therefore, early introduction of academic English language and skills to young learners is generally regarded as necessary since it helps form the foundation for further academic advancement. However, in the market, the availability of ready-made Academic English materials is quite limited, and the content is usually far too abstract for young learners to understand, leading to teachers' difficulties in choosing and adapting materials for their course. This research focuses on analyzing an English for Academic Purposes course book named EAP Now! by Kathy Cox and David Hill, using an evaluating framework adapted from McGrath (2013). Furthermore, a 10-week course for 20 students is designed to investigate the effectiveness of the book. Research instruments include interviews and observation to find out students' opinions towards the different aspects of the book. The results showed that the book was a suitable material for the teaching of academic English, and the content, language and skills provided can be exploited for young EFL learners. Specific suggestions were made in terms of material adaptation and input addition so that teachers can easily use the book for their targeted learners.
Nguyen Minh Hang (MSc.) Lecturer University of Languages and International Studies Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam Email: hangnguyen.jsl2@gmail.com The teaching of Academic English to students has been a matter of central concern in recent years in Vietnam, evidenced by the growing number of preparation courses, training students for academic tests. Therefore, early introduction of academic English language and skills to young learners is generally regarded as necessary since it helps form the foundation for further academic advancement. However, in the market, the availability of ready-made Academic English materials is quite limited, and the content is usually far too abstract for young learners to understand, leading to teachers' difficulties in choosing and adapting materials for their course. This research focuses on analyzing an English for Academic Purposes course book named EAP Now! by Kathy Cox and David Hill, using an evaluating framework adapted from McGrath (2013). Furthermore, a 10-week course for 20 students is designed to investigate the effectiveness of the book. Research instruments include interviews and observation to find out students' opinions towards the different aspects of the book. The results showed that the book was a suitable material for the teaching of academic English, and the content, language and skills provided can be exploited for young EFL learners. Specific suggestions were made in terms of material adaptation and input addition so that teachers can easily use the book for their targeted learners.
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