This comprehensive training course provides a complete introduction to teaching languages, for use in both pre-service or in-service settings. It can be used by groups of teachers working with a trainer, or as a self-study resource

This book is for teachers and trainers who want to incorporate literature into the language classroom and explore the issues involved. It can be used as a resource by trainers working with groups of teachers, by teacher development groups or by individual teachers working on their own

Classroom Observation Tasks shows how to use observations to learn about language teaching. It does this by providing a range of tasks which guides the user through the process of observing, analysing and reflecting, and develops the skills of observation

This is recognised to be one of the most important books ever written on the subject. The first quarter of the book is taken up with a highly interesting, though extremely detailed, account of the development of philology as a science; it must be one of the most comprehensive historical reviews of this kind available. The second part, entitled

This book includes a rich assortment of practical strategies aligned to TESOL standarts which have been field-tested in diverse classrooms. Each strategy includes a brief axplanation, step-by-step instructions on how to plan and use strategy, and two classroom scenarios demonstrating how the strategy can be adapted for different grade levels and content areas

For solvers looking for puzzles they can enjoy throughout the weekend, here`s a fun, accessible collection of end-of-the-week New York Times crosswords in a spiral-bound format for easy solving, from legendary crossword editor Will Shortz

A Year in the Life of an ESL Studentis an essential addition to the advanced level ESL classroom. By studying the varied and interesting dialogues and completing the challenging exercises, students will dramatically improve their comprehension and usage of everyday idioms and advanced level vocabulary

American Vocabulary Builders 1 and 2 make learning and understanding new words fun for your students

American Vocabulary Builders 1 and 2 make learning and understanding new words fun for your students. Students can study American Vocabulary Builder 1 either in the classroom or at home to help them expand their vacabulary. This book contains useful up-to-date vocabulary arranged in lexical sets

With more than 200 new entries, this updated edition boasts almost 2,000 common phrases and colloquial expressions used in contemporary American English. From greetings and good-byes to everyday small talk, each entry is presented in a realistic context. Special attention to the needs of nonnative speakers includes usage restrictions and cautions as well as a phrase-finder index for on-the-spot reference. An essential dictionary for all students of English who want to know the most common expressions in American speech today