This is the second edition of our best-selling title, in turn one the extremely successful Learning to Teach series, The teaching of Modern Foreign Languages has both grown in importance in the secondary school and has been subject to recent legislative change. It is essential therefore, that both Newly Qualified Teachers and student teachers have a comprehensive key text book for the study of this subject. This book therefore focuses on the key skills of teaching modern foreign languages. A practical focus is underpinned by theoretical perspective and account is taken of national statutory frameworks. The book assists student-teachers and also provides support for mentors and tutors working with modern foreign language students.