This is a practical handbook for aspiring and practising teachers of modern languages with students aged 11+. This user-friendly handbook for busy teachers contains up-to-date advice on a range of topics including: planning outstanding lesson; teaching the four key language skills; stretching able and talented and multilingual students; including and engaging students with weaker skills; using ICT to advance language skills and build international links; and, teaching MFL at post 16. There is also a companion website containing links to useful resources, videos and websites. This book is invaluable for trainees, newly qualified teachers and more experienced practitioners looking for practical ideas and strategies to motivate and engage learners in modern languages. Each title in the "Handbooks" series is a comprehensive guide to preparing to teach, teaching with confidence and making the most of assessment in secondary schools. Each handbook contains practical advice for teachers, from working with Teaching Assistants to guidance on continued professional development, as well as plenty of strategies for making lessons stimulating, cross-curricular and fun.

A practical handbook for aspiring and practising teachers of modern languages with students aged 11+.

About the Author
Formerly the Secondary Modern Languages Adviser for Suffolk, Gill Ramage is an independent modern languages adviser, author and trainer. She also teaches modern languages at a secondary school in Suffolk.

Reviews
'This is an excellent handbook for modern languages staff at all stages of their careers. It provides lots of practical advice and is written by a teacher who is still working in the classroom. There are good tips for young teachers and aspiring Heads of Departments, and the more experienced teacher can just 'dip in' to a section for inspiration.' Yvonne Gorrod, Advanced Skills Teacher, Notre Dame High School, Norwich, UK
'An absolute must for today's busy ML teacher - thorough, practical advice with a wealth of great ideas!' Jackie Rayment, County Adviser for Modern Languages, Hertfordshire, UK
'At last, a pragmatic but innovative handbook about aspects of Modern Languages teaching methodology and wider departmental issues. Gill takes a pragmatic, thoughtful approach to dealing with those more hotly disputed areas of Modern Languages practice, such as the use of target language and the teaching of grammar. This work would be useful to languages practitioner at any stage of their career, and especially as a starting point for those wishing to research further into recent learning theory and policy in Modern Languages.' Adam Cooke, MFL Adviser, Norfolk Local Authority, UK
'Full of sensible and practical ideas for teaching foreign languages, this handbook will support teachers in the development of their work in the classroom. It draws on personal experience, is very accessible, offers a good deal of helpful advice, and is realistic about the demands of teaching and where energies need to be focused. It should prove to be a valuable resource for all languages teachers.' Linda Fisher, Lecturer in Education, University of Cambridge, UK



Book Information
ISBN 9781441158604
Author Gill Ramage
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Continuum Publishing Corporation
Publisher Continuum Publishing Corporation
Weight(grams) 274g