INTRODUCTION; 1 Everyday classroom routines; A Beginning the lesson; B Running the lesson; C Ending the lesson; Classroom essentials - Giving instructions (1); Exercises and activities; Audio practice; 2 Involving the learners; A Getting students to join in; B Classroom etiquette; C Confirming and encouraging; Classroom essentials - Asking questions (1); Exercises and activities; Audio practice; 3 Managing the classroom; A Managing the physical environment; B Managing the learning environment; C Using the classroom creatively; Classroom essentials - Giving instructions (2); Exercises and activities; Audio practice; 4 Working with the textbook; A Using the textbook; B Using the basic text; C Managing exercises; Classroom essentials - Asking questions (2); Exercises and activities; Audio practice; 5 Using technology; A Displaying information; B Working in the language laboratory; C Using a computer; Classroom essentials - Giving instructions (3); Exercises and activities; Audio practice; 6 Developing skills; A Working with the spoken language; B Working with the written language; C Developing academic and thinking skills; Classroom essentials - Asking questions (3); Exercises and activities; Audio practice; Key to exercises; Live lesson transcripts; Useful reading and resources; Index