How to teach modern languages-- and survive! / Jan Pleuger.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pleuger, Jan, 1942-

Series:

Modern languages in practice ; 17.

Modern languages in practice ; 17

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Languages, Modern--Study and teaching.

Languages, Modern.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (vi, 178 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Clevedon, England ; Buffalo : Multilingual Matters, c2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Front matter

Contents

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

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. 178).

ISBN:

9786610827947

9781853595442

9781280827945

1280827947

9781853595448

1853595446

OCLC:

52871332