This heavily revised and updated new edition of the best-selling language teacher handbook is a comprehensive introduction to research-informed classroom practice. Topics explored include:Language 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 edition: A treasure chest for every language teacher.