It has been argued for some time that to improve language learning in Britain we need to start earlier, as many other European countries do.
This book is addressed to policy makers and teachers who are considering the possibility of getting involved in the teaching of MFL in the primary school.
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'Timely and readable book ... makes a significant contribution to the growing literature on primary MFL teaching and learning and should be obligatory reading.' - Times Educational Supplement
Part One: Policy and Rationale
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1. Modern foreign languages in the primary school: a fresh start Patricia Driscoll
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2. Teacher expertise in the primary modern foreign languages classroom Patricia Driscoll
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3. Policy issues for primary modern languages Lesley Low Part Two: Classroom Issues
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4. The four language skills: the whole works! Alison Hurrell
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5. Teaching in the target language Peter Satchwell
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6. Classroom connections John Muir
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7. Games and songs for teaching modern languages to young children Glynis Rumley
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8. Resources for the teaching of modern foreign languages in the primary school Shelagh Rixon
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9. Intercultural competence and foreign languages in the primary school Michael Byram and Peter Doye
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10. Inter-school collaboration across Europe Michael Evans Part Three: Future Development
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11. Modern foreign languages in the primary school in England: some implications for initial teacher training Keith Sharpe
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12. Developing primary MFL: a teacher led, community-focused approach David Frost
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13. A research agenda for modern languages in the primary school Richard Johnstone Appendix
Patricia Driscoll, David Frost
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