ABSTRACT

Teaching Languages Creatively brings together the experience of international primary language experts to explore creative teaching and learning in primary languages. Drawing on the latest research and theory and illustrated with ideas and case studies from real schools, it covers key topics, including:

  • engaging students in the target language;
  • celebrating bilingualism in the classroom;
  • incorporating technology into modern teaching;
  • integrating language learning across the curriculum;
  • successful transitions;
  • learning languages through singing, storytelling and dance.

Ideal for primary trainee teachers, newly qualified teachers, and established teachers looking for creative new ideas to enrich the learning experience of their students, Teaching Languages Creatively is an essential guide for inspiring the love of languages that is so vital for young learners.

chapter Chapter 1|13 pages

Reviewing the landscape

chapter Chapter 6|19 pages

From Empires and Eruptions to Lost Worlds

Placing languages at the heart of the primary curriculum

chapter Chapter 8|13 pages

Teaching the youngest learners

chapter Chapter 9|13 pages

Creativity around transition

chapter Chapter 10|9 pages

The next stage of a journey?

Lessons learned from scotland

chapter Chapter 11|6 pages

The next stage of a journey?

Lessons learned from this book