Publisher's Synopsis
The National Curriculum requirement that from September 1995 all pupils in Key Stage 4 should learn a foreign language means that more teachers will be dealing with reluctant, low attaining pupils whose past experience has been one of failure and frustration.;Using examples based on her success in teaching disruptive and demotivated pupils, the author describes the most effective ways of gaining their trust and attention. Numerous practical activities are aimed at helping teachers change the attitude of their reluctant learners from one of apathy and disinterest to a much more positive one.