Find hundreds of helpful brain research-based techniques for lesson planning and for promoting improved vocabulary retention, better understanding of grammar, and enhanced speaking and writing skills.Find hundreds of helpful brain research-based techniques for lesson planning and for promoting improved vocabulary retention, better understanding of grammar, and enhanced speaking and writing skills.Preface Introduction 1. Language Learning and the Human Brain 2. Influential Models of Language Acquisition 3. The Joyful Fluency Model 4. The Physical Learning Environment 5. Materials: A Crucial Link 6. The Revealing Role of Music 7. Joyful Facilitator Skills 8. Maximizing First Impressions 9. Meaningful Lesson Planning 10. The Power of Purposeful Suggestion 11. Mindset for Acquisition 12. The Magic of Metaphors 13. Active Learning: Engagement, Retrieval, & Usage 14. Bridge to Fluency Bibliography Additional Resources Index Meet the Authors