How to Teach Modern Languages - and Survive!
Published on 17. October 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
184 pages
978-1-85359-542-4 (ISBN)
Description
This book sets out some of the practical techniques Jan Pleuger has used with children of all ages and abilities, and most of the ideas can also be applied to adult learners. These practical strategies are aimed at reducing both pupil and teacher anxiety and provides a deep understanding of the psychological dynamics of the modern language classroom. The result is an enjoyable book, entertainingly written and bursting with tips for busy Modern Language teachers.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Bristol
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Channel View Publications Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 225 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
306 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85359-542-4 (9781853595424)
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Jan Pleuger is a very experienced teacher who has taught all age groups, in all kinds of schools, using all the major courses and has condensed her years at the chalkface into this light-hearted look at the plight of Modern Language teachers today. She hopes that the ideas in this book will brighten the lives of teacher and taught alike, and cheer and encourage Modern Language teachers everywhere.
Content
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1 Keeping Sane
Chapter 2 Creating Confidence
Chapter 3 Your Best Friend - The Overhead Projector
Chapter 4 Close Encounters of the Flashcard Kind
Chapter 5 Every Child's Birthright?
Chapter 6 A Star is Born
Chapter 7 The Importance of the Visual
Chapter 8 Working Independently - The French Folder
Chapter 9 Open Evenings
Chapter 10 School Visits - The Day Trip to France
Chapter 11 School Visits - The Exchange
Chapter 12 The Four Skills: Listening and Responding
Chapter 13 The Four Skills: Speaking
Chapter 14 Target Language
Chapter 15 The Four Skills: Reading and Responding
Chapter 16 The Four Skills: Writing
Chapter 17 The Sound of Music
Glossary
Further Reading
Introduction
Chapter 1 Keeping Sane
Chapter 2 Creating Confidence
Chapter 3 Your Best Friend - The Overhead Projector
Chapter 4 Close Encounters of the Flashcard Kind
Chapter 5 Every Child's Birthright?
Chapter 6 A Star is Born
Chapter 7 The Importance of the Visual
Chapter 8 Working Independently - The French Folder
Chapter 9 Open Evenings
Chapter 10 School Visits - The Day Trip to France
Chapter 11 School Visits - The Exchange
Chapter 12 The Four Skills: Listening and Responding
Chapter 13 The Four Skills: Speaking
Chapter 14 Target Language
Chapter 15 The Four Skills: Reading and Responding
Chapter 16 The Four Skills: Writing
Chapter 17 The Sound of Music
Glossary
Further Reading