This heavily revised and updated new edition of the bestselling language teacher handbook is a comprehensive introduction to researchinformed classroom practice. Topics explored includeLanguage teaching methodsLesson and curriculum planningIntercultural understandingListening speaking reading and writingTeaching in the target languageVocabulary grammar and phonicsFluency and lexicogrammarAssessmentMeeting the needs of all learnersTeaching advanced level studentsMotivationSongs and dramaSubject knowledgeLanguage teachers of any experience will be introduced to a wide range of findings fromsecond language acquisition and cognitive science research along with a wealth of practicalclassroom ideas to enhance their practice. This new edition lays greater emphasis onlexicogrammar fluency intercultural understanding meeting diverse learner needs lesson and curriculum planning.About the first editionA treasure chest for every language teacher.Languages Today the magazine of the Association for Language Learning.