Becoming an Outstanding Languages Teacher 2nd Edition

Grab attention with proven classroom impact: Becoming an Outstanding Languages Teacher, 2nd Edition by Steve Smith is a practical, research-informed guide designed to transform language lessons from good to exceptional. Clear, accessible and rigorously updated, this edition speaks directly to teachers working in UK schools and international classrooms alike.

Inside you’ll find a coherent framework for planning, delivering and evaluating language learning that balances pedagogy with day-to-day practicality. Packed with classroom-tested strategies for lesson design, differentiation, formative assessment, behaviour management and integrating the four skills, the book helps teachers create motivating, language-rich environments that support diverse learners — from primary and secondary pupils to adult and ESOL groups.

What makes this edition indispensable is its emphasis on professional growth: reflective tools, quick-win techniques and longer-term development pathways that prepare you for appraisal, leadership roles or inspection regimes such as Ofsted and global quality standards. Written in an engaging, practitioner-friendly tone, it bridges theory and practice so you can implement change immediately and see measurable progress in student engagement and outcomes.

Ideal for newly qualified teachers, experienced heads of department, teacher trainers and TESOL professionals, this second edition is both a training manual and a daily classroom companion. Strengthen your planning, boost student achievement and build a confident teaching identity with advice grounded in contemporary language education.

Order your copy today and start shaping outstanding language learning — for your students, your school and your career.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.