INTRODUCTION ; 1 Everyday classroom routines ; A Beginning the lesson ; B Running the lesson ; C Ending the lesson ; Classroom essentials - Giving instructions (1) ; Exercises and activities ; Audio practice ; 2 Involving the learners ; A Getting students to join in ; B Classroom etiquette ; C Confirming and encouraging ; Classroom essentials - Asking questions (1) ; Exercises and activities ; Audio practice ; 3 Managing the classroom ; A Managing the physical environment ; B Managing the learning environment ; C Using the classroom creatively ; Classroom essentials - Giving instructions (2) ; Exercises and activities ; Audio practice ; 4 Working with the textbook ; A Using the textbook ; B Using the basic text ; C Managing exercises ; Classroom essentials - Asking questions (2) ; Exercises and activities ; Audio practice ; 5 Using technology ; A Displaying information ; B Working in the language laboratory ; C Using a computer ; Classroom essentials - Giving instructions (3) ; Exercises and activities ; Audio practice ; 6 Developing skills ; A Working with the spoken language ; B Working with the written language ; C Developing academic and thinking skills ; Classroom essentials - Asking questions (3) ; Exercises and activities ; Audio practice ; Key to exercises ; Live lesson transcripts ; Useful reading and resources ; Index