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You are currently browsing 1–10 of 29 new and published books in the subject of Modern Foreign Languages — sorted by publish date from newer books to older books.

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New and Published Books

  1. Language Planning in Primary Schools in Asia

    Edited by Richard Baldauf, Robert Kaplan, Knonko Kamwangamalu, Pauline Bryant

    In foreign language education, decisions must be taken on what languages to teach, who will teach them, in which schools (i.e. all, only urban, only rural), in which grades, the number of hours a week, and the cost involved. This book explores the answers to these questions across a number of Asian...

    Published May 16th 2012 by Routledge

  2. Teaching and Learning Second Language Listening

    Metacognition in Action

    By Larry Vandergrift, Christine C.M. Goh

    Series: ESL & Applied Linguistics Professional Series

    This reader-friendly text, firmly grounded in listening theories and supported by recent research findings, offers a comprehensive treatment of concepts and knowledge related to teaching second language (L2) listening, with a particular emphasis on metacognition. The metacognitive approach, aimed...

    Published October 4th 2011 by Routledge

  3. Teaching Foreign Languages in the Primary School

    By Sally Maynard

    Teaching Foreign Languages in the Primary School is for every teacher –whether generalist or specialist, trainee or experienced – wanting to confidently introduce foreign language teaching into their classroom. Based on the author’s extensive experience of teaching across Key Stages 1-2, this book...

    Published September 26th 2011 by Routledge

  4. Language Planning in the Asia Pacific

    Hong Kong, Timor-Leste and Sri Lanka

    Edited by Robert Kaplan, Richard Baldauf

    This volume covers the language situation in Hong Kong, Timor-Leste and Sri Lanka explaining the linguistic diversity, the historical and political contexts and the current language situation, including language-in-education planning, the role of the media, the role of religion and the roles of...

    Published March 20th 2011 by Routledge

  5. Teaching Readers of English

    Students, Texts, and Contexts

    By John Hedgcock, Dana R. Ferris

    A comprehensive manual for pre- and in-service ESL and EFL educators, this frontline text balances insights from current reading theory and research with highly practical, field-tested strategies for teaching and assessing L2 reading in secondary and post-secondary contexts. Teaching Readers...

    Published March 22nd 2009 by Routledge

  6. Learning to Teach Modern Languages in the Secondary School

    A Companion to School Experience, 3rd Edition

    By Norbert Pachler, Ann Barnes, Kit Field

    Series: Learning to Teach Subjects in the Secondary School Series

    Learning to Teach Modern Foreign Languages in the Secondary School has established itself as the leading textbook for student teachers of modern foreign languages in the UK. The practical focus of the book is underpinned by a theoretical perspective, and students are encouraged to develop a...

    Published July 28th 2008 by Routledge

  7. Modern Foreign Languages

    Teaching School Subjects 11-19

    By Norbert Pachler, Michael Evans, Shirley Lawes

    Series: Teaching School Subjects 11-19

    Covering the training standards for NQTs and the Induction Standards and also fully exploring issues to do with subject knowledge in learning to teach, this is the essential guide for teachers of foreign languages. Acknowledging that an essential element of a secondary teacher's identity is tied up...

    Published December 19th 2007 by Routledge

  8. Modern Language Teaching

    The Reform Movement

    Edited by Anthony P R Howatt, Anthony P. R. Howatt, Richard C Smith, Richard C. Smith

    Following on from Foundations of Foreign Language Teaching, this set charts the progress of the nineteenth century movement, which was instrumental in establishing international guidelines for the teaching of modern languages. It was during this period that for the first time, co-operation between...

    Published February 27th 2007 by Routledge

  9. Success with Languages

    By Stella Hurd, Linda Murphy

    Success with Languages is designed to help all students develop the skills they need to become an effective language learner and to make the most of language study. Written by experienced language teachers at the Open University, this book offers undergraduates and postgraduates crucial and...

    Published July 13th 2005 by Routledge

  10. Effective Learning and Teaching in Modern Languages

    Edited by James A. Coleman, John Klapper

    Series: Effective Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

    Effective Learning and Teaching in Modern Languages offers insights from the latest research into learning and teaching a language, and also outlines innovative teaching techniques, covering all the critical subjects including: the demands made of students and staff in modern languages the four...

    Published March 30th 2005 by Routledge