Previous edition: 2009.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This guide for teachers and teacher trainees provides a wealth of suggestions for helping learners at all levels of proficiency develop their listening and speaking skills and fluency, using a framework based on principles of teaching and learning. By following these suggestions, which are organised around four strands - meaning-focused input, meaning-focused output, language-focused learning, and fluency development - teachers will be able to design and present a balanced programme for their students. Updated with cutting-edge research and theory, the second edition retains its hands-on focus and engaging format, and features new activities and information on emerging topics.