How to Teach Modern Languages - and Survive!

Jan Pleuger

Published by Multilingual Matters 2001

How to Teach Modern Languages - and Survive!

Jan Pleuger

In the series Modern Language in Practice

https://doi.org/10.21832/9781853595448

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About this book

This book sets out 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.

Author / Editor information

Pleuger Jan :

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.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	v
Acknowledgements Publicly Available Download PDF	vi
Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
Chapter 1. Keeping sane Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	4
Chapter 2. Creating confidence Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	10
Chapter 3. Your best friend – the Overhead Projector Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	17
Chapter 4. Close encounters of the flashcard kind Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	22
Chapter 5. Every child’s birthright? Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	30
Chapter 6. A star is born Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	35
Chapter 7. The importance of the visual Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	60
Chapter 8. Working independently – the French folder Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	70
Chapter 9. Open evenings Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	79
Chapter 10. School visits - the day trip to France Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	87
Chapter 11. School visits – the exchange Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	106
Chapter 12. The four skills: listening and responding Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	119
Chapter 13. The four skills: speaking Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	126
Chapter 14. Target language Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	137
Chapter 15. The four skills: reading and responding Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	144
Chapter 16. The four skills: writing Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	155
Chapter 17. The sound of music Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	168
Glossary Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	177
Further reading Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	178

Language: English
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Pages
- Main content: 184
Keywords: Foreign Language Teaching; language education; language teaching

eBook

Published: October 17, 2001
ISBN: 9781853595448