Teaching Languages in the Primary School 2/e

What is the background to primary language learning? What does language learning offer a primary school? How might I structure language learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)? How should I begin to offer language learning in KS1 and KS2? Where to next? How can I embed the language into the school day and the wider curriculum? How do I make sure I really challenge the older learners? How do I develop progression in the new National Curriculum? How do I know if the children are learning? How can I help them to progress smoothly to KS3? What does research tell us about the integration of languages into the curriculum?

This is a useful book for teachers and students alike. The extensive reference to good practice gives the reader opportunities to develop understanding and skills. There are ideas a-plenty to engage and excite children about learning languages. The de-construction of the CLIL approach gives primary teachers an insight of how to use a methodology which has hitherto been viewed as 'for experts only.' Particularly useful is the guidance on how to implement languages at KS1. -- Sally Maynard This very accessible text weaves theory and practice together well, offering readers opportunities to reflect on important key issues related to teaching and learning languages in the primary school context. It provides very useful guidance for students with only emerging knowledge and confidence in this area of the curriculum as well as offering chapters for more experienced practitioners. -- Marnie Seymour