Norbert Pachler is Professor of Education at the Institute of Education, University of London. Michael Evans is Reader in Education at the University of Cambridge. Ana Redondo is Senior Lecturer in Education and Subject Leader of a Secondary PGCE Modern Languages at the University of Bedfordshire.Linda Fisher is Senior Lecturer in Education at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge.

Praise for this edition:'This is an impressive volume that represents a thorough updating of what is already a standard text on Foreign Language teaching...It will be immensely useful for not only for beginning teachers but also more experienced practitioners.' - Mike Calvert, York St John University, UKPraise for previous editions:'An excellent reference resource presenting clear, straightforward, factual information on all current issues…An excellent reference guide during the first years of teaching.' – Mentoring and Tutoring‘Very impressive ...A wealth of theory, research, practical advice, case studies and tasks in one volume ...Indispensable for both HEI tutors and mentors, and an important book to recommend to all MFL students.' – Langauge Learning Journal

• Introduction. Setting the scene Part 1. Context-related 1. Modern languages in the secondary school curriculum 2. On becoming a foreign languages teacher 3. What can we learn from research? 4. Transition from the Primary to the Secondary phase Part 2. Pedagogy-related 5. Pedagogical approaches 6. The role of digital technologies 7. Planning and reflecting on classroom practice 8. Teaching in the target language 9. Teaching receptive skills 10. Teaching productive skills 11. Teaching and learning grammar 12. Developing cultural awareness Part 3. Learner-related 13. Pupil differences and differentiation 14. Creating a meaningful learning environment 15. Assessment for and of learning

Norbert Pachler is Professor of Education at the Institute of Education, University of London. Michael Evans is Reader in Education at the University of Cambridge. Ana Redondo is Senior Lecturer in Education and Subject Leader of a Secondary PGCE Modern Languages at the University of Bedfordshire.Linda Fisher is Senior Lecturer in Education at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge.

Praise for this edition:'This is an impressive volume that represents a thorough updating of what is already a standard text on Foreign Language teaching...It will be immensely useful for not only for beginning teachers but also more experienced practitioners.' - Mike Calvert, York St John University, UKPraise for previous editions:'An excellent reference resource presenting clear, straightforward, factual information on all current issues…An excellent reference guide during the first years of teaching.' – Mentoring and Tutoring‘Very impressive ...A wealth of theory, research, practical advice, case studies and tasks in one volume ...Indispensable for both HEI tutors and mentors, and an important book to recommend to all MFL students.' – Langauge Learning Journal

• Introduction. Setting the scene Part 1. Context-related 1. Modern languages in the secondary school curriculum 2. On becoming a foreign languages teacher 3. What can we learn from research? 4. Transition from the Primary to the Secondary phase Part 2. Pedagogy-related 5. Pedagogical approaches 6. The role of digital technologies 7. Planning and reflecting on classroom practice 8. Teaching in the target language 9. Teaching receptive skills 10. Teaching productive skills 11. Teaching and learning grammar 12. Developing cultural awareness Part 3. Learner-related 13. Pupil differences and differentiation 14. Creating a meaningful learning environment 15. Assessment for and of learning