How to Be a Brilliant English Teacher

How to be a Brilliant English Teacher addresses many of the anxieties that English teachers face in the classroom and offers focused and realistic solutions. Packed with practical advice drawn from the author's extensive experience, it will transform your teaching.

Anecdotal and readable, teachers can dip into this book for innovative lesson ideas or read it from cover to cover as a short, enjoyable course which uncovers exciting teaching principles in successful practical experience. Aspects of teaching English covered include:

· starting with Shakespeare
· studying poetry
· learning to plan
· living with objectives
· managing behavior
· big and small texts
· drama

Both trainee and practicing English teachers will find that the practical advice and wealth of ideas in this book will improve their skills enhance their teaching and be of great support.