Unlock the value of modern language study for today’s classrooms .
This concise collection presents a serious look at why teaching French and German matters, and how methods should reflect real-world use more than tradition.
This edition frames language study as essential preparation for work, travel, and thoughtful citizenship. It argues for living languages as part of a broad, liberal education and critiques purely ceremonial approaches. Readers will gain a clear sense of practical goals, from translating real texts to engaging with international culture and commerce.
- A practical case for modern languages as core, not optional, in education
- Guidance on teaching approaches that emphasize usefulness and comprehension
- Thoughtful commentary on exams, curriculum design, and the balance between theory and practice
- Suggestions for organizing grammar and vocabulary in a way that helps students learn more effectively
Ideal for readers of educational theory, language teachers, and anyone curious about how language learning fits into a modern curriculum.