Second Language Students in Mainstream Classrooms, a handbook for teachers in international schools, gives suggestions on how to create an environment in which children can gain social and academic skills while they become competent English speakers. Written by Coreen Sears from the International School of Brussels, it is the second in the Parents and Teachers’ Guides series, published by Multilingual Matters, Frankfurt Lodge, Clevedon Hall, Victoria Road, Clevedon BS21 7HH; www.multi.demon.co.uk