Teaching Modern Languages in the Primary School

Taylor & Francis

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. > 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. > Part One: Policy and Rationale Chapter 1. Modern foreign languages in the primary school: a fresh start Patricia Driscoll\nChapter 2. Teacher expertise in the primary modern foreign languages classroom Patricia Driscoll\nChapter 3. Policy issues for primary modern languages Lesley Low Part Two: Classroom Issues Chapter 4. The four language skills: the whole works! Alison Hurrell\nChapter 5. Teaching in the target language Peter Satchwell\nChapter 6. Classroom connections John Muir\nChapter 7. Games and songs for teaching modt