For students, university lecturers, and teachers, Eisenmann (English as a foreign language teaching, U. of Duisburg-Essen, Germany) and Summer, who teaches English and music at secondary
schools in Germany, compile 32 essays by English as a foreign language (EFL) scholars and teachers from Europe and New Zealand on issues related to the 12 components of EFL teaching and
learning and relevant pedagogical issues. Drawing on current research, theories, and guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference, they discuss teaching methods and approaches,
foreign language competencies, traditional and modern skills, vocabulary and grammar teaching, intercultural learning, teaching literature, traditional and modern media, content and language
integrated learning, heterogeneity and differentiation, textbook evaluation, and testing and assessment. Each section includes an introductory essay to the topic’s historical and theoretical
background. No index is supplied. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
