The Teaching of Foreign Languages: Principles and Methods offers teachers a practical guide to building effective language programs.
It focuses on how to move students from translation toward direct, active use of the foreign language, with clear, experience-based strategies that can be used in class and at home.
The text frames a practical approach to introducing new vocabulary, developing oral proficiency, and structuring practice so students engage with language in meaningful contexts. It emphasizes student activity, varied repetition, and sentence-level practice to reinforce learning and recall.
- Strategies to avoid excessive translation and strengthen direct language associations
- Techniques for practicing vocabulary in meaningful sentences rather than lists
- Methods for varied, interval repetition with a focus on oral production
- Guidance on using contexts and questions to deepen word meaning and usage
Ideal for educators and students exploring practical, classroom-ready methods for teaching foreign languages.