http://eab.org.tr Available online at: http://ijrte.eab.org.tr/1/1/ayilmaz_stekir.pdf http://ijrte.eab.org.tr Educational Research Association The International Journal of Research in Teacher Education 2010, 1(1):65-72 ISSN: 1308-951X NUNAN, David (ed.) Practical English Language Teaching International Edition 1 st Edition Singapore: McGraw-Hill, 2003, 342 p. ISBN 007-282062-4 Adnan YILMAZ *, Sinem TEKİR ** Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Altınoluk Niyazi Erol Primary School, Altınoluk, Turkey © Educational Research Association, All rights reserved. Being a good English language teacher encompasses a multifaceted understanding of teaching and learning processes which starts with having a good command of the knowledge of the subject area; namely the English language itself, pedagogy and culture. These three aspects are so tightly interwoven that one cannot be considered separate from the others, and all of them are of approximately equal importance. Of these three aspects, Practical English Language Teaching basically focuses on language teaching pedagogy and subject area in order to assist both novice and experienced teachers. Written by 15 world class specialists, Practical English Language Teaching is an edited book consisting of three main sections and each section is divided into chapters. The sections and chapters are basically designed in a set format, which makes it quite convenient and practical for its readers to anticipate what is to be encountered after each single part. Each chapter provides an introduction to the subject concerned, background for the theme, principles, suggested classroom techniques and tasks, implementations and conclusion parts. In addition to these, parts for further readings, helpful web sites and references are included for further studies. Further readings and helpful web sites offer additional and up-to-date resources for information about the subject dealt with.