Practical Handbook for Developing Language Skills in the Classroom

By Vesna Jaquet, Primary School “Karađorđe”, Velika Plana

Developing language skills in the classroom is a lively, hands-on journey—where creativity, communication, and collaboration meet to make learning stick. In this review, she highlights a handbook that gathers a cluster of practical activities refined across 20 years of teaching. The result? Ready-to-use ideas that integrate speaking, writing, listening, and reading in meaningful, student-centered ways. Each activity has been tested in real classrooms, ensuring both practicality and impact. 💡👩‍🏫

What teachers will find inside 📚
  • Four skills, woven together: tasks that naturally blend speaking, writing, listening, and reading.
  • Creativity with purpose: imaginative prompts that still hit curriculum goals.
  • Student-centered routines: low-prep, high-engagement activities for varied levels.
  • Tried & trusted: every activity classroom-tested for effectiveness.

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