Angela McLachlan – författare

"An excellent introduction that is comprehensive, clear and very readable. It successfully combines theory and practice, interweaving helpful examples with thoughtful discussion of key issues. It should be very valuable to both beginning and more experienced primary language practitioners"Dr Gee Macrory, Institute of Education, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

This timely, practical guide will equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills you need to be an effective primary languages practitioner.

Ideal for those responsible for implementing the National Languages Strategy’s recommendation that each KS2 pupil is taught a language by 2010, the authors offer advice for putting in to practice the statutory requirements and effecting curriculum reform. Both new and experienced teachers will benefit from the coverage of professional learning and reflective practice in school-based and international contexts.

Written in a friendly style, the authors offer guidance on embedding languages across the curriculum, planning, teaching and assessment. Theory is related directly to classroom practice using a whole range of features, including:

Written specifically for the non-specialist teacher (or trainee) faced with the daunting prospect of teaching French for the first time, Teach Yourself French for Primary School – Touch & Listen focuses on core vocabulary and grammatical structures suitable for the primary context. Rules (and exceptions), exercises and activities (with a four-skills approach) and cultural information are backed up by alphabetical listings and really easy-to-use audio.Listen to, speak, read and write French confidently with the added convenience of being able to learn at home or on the move. Touch & Listen ebooks are a groundbreaking new approach to language learning that include recordings of pronunciation and conversations within the pages of the books themselves – right where you need them.Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Teach Yourself French for Primary School – Touch & Listen will guarantee success!