Teaching Foreign Languages: A Practical Handbook for Steiner-Waldorf Teachers

by Erhard Dahl

Erhard Dahl, an experienced language teacher, here offers a wealth of resources and practical help for teachers. He shows clearly how pupils develop vocabulary and grammar, and learn to read in the foreign language. He explores the different approaches needed for Classes 1 to 4, where, for example, imitation can be used, to the older years, where I-specific speech becomes possible. He addresses common issues, such as questions from parents about the speed of their child's language acquisition, and whether to use a textbook.

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2015

Reviews

[Michi Williams-schmid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Solid introductions to teaching English/ foreign language in a Steiner setting; quick read. It contains the main points of what is taught when and in what manner for lower, middle and upper classes. I have the book in both English and German and chose to read English, but will go back to it once I begin teaching and read it in German. I enjoyed reading this book.

[Rainier · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a Waldorf teacher of English, this was great: very helpful for explaining to parents what I do, pertinent research on how kids learn well explained, creative ideas for teaching grammar and vocab, etc. (Plus, Erhard Dahl is just simply one of my favorite people in the world ;-) )

[Ruthie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Drier than a piece of toast but if you can get past the writing style (gag), it has some useful information.