<p>Crista Hazell''s <i>Independent Thinking on MFL: How to make modern foreign language teaching exciting, inclusive and relevant </i>takes teachers on a tour of how to get the teaching of a new language right.</p><p> Foreword by Ian Gilbert.</p><p> Learning a new language has the power to transform a life, as well as help break down the barriers that seem to be re-emerging between nations, cultures and people. </p><p> In the UK, MFL teaching has always had to battle with the ''everyone speaks English'' argument, not to mention that, for so many, all that remains of their years learning a foreign language is <i>bitte, por favor</i> or <i>s''il vous plait.</i></p><p> But with teachers like Independent Thinking Associate Crista Hazell at the front of the class, things can be very different.</p><p> Drawing on her many years of experience as an MFL teacher and head of department, Crista shares tips, techniques and inspirational ideas geared to help teachers build confidence, increase enjoy