Monday, July 13, 2009

Just Enough English Grammar Illustrated

Verb! Plural noun! Adjective!
See language in action and never forget a grammar point again!

Through fun illustrations and colorful diagrams, you'll learn the essential points of grammar. Just Enough English Grammar Illustrated gives you visual cues to the parts of speech and their usage, so you'll know how to use them correctly when are speaking or writing in English.

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Gabrielle Stobbe is an innovative educator with over 25 years' experience teaching and tutoring foreign languages to students of all ages. She has taught at the Goethe Institute, John Hopkins School for Advanced Studies, and the Foreign Service Institute, Arlington, VA.
 
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Practical English Usage

Michael Swan is a writer specializing in English language teaching and reference materials. His interests include pedagogic grammar, mother-tongue influence in second language acquisition, and the relationship between applied linguistic theory and classroom language-teaching practice, and he has published a number of articles on these topics. Michael has had extensive experience with adult learners and has worked with teachers in many countries. He is a Visiting Professor at St Mary's College, University of Surrey.
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New Insight into IELTS

New Insight into IELTS offers comprehensive preparation and practice for IELTS. By exploring the test paper by paper, and looking in detail at each task type, the course gradually builds up the skills, language and test techniques students need to approach IELTS with confidence. The course contains a detailed introduction to the test and a full answer key and is equally suitable for use in the classroom or for self-study. The material is intended for use with students whose current level is around Band 6 and is suitable for both Academic and General Training candidates.

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The TKT Course

 
This is THE teacher training course for teachers and trainee teachers preparing for the Cambridge ESOL 'Teaching Knowledge Test' or other initial teacher training qualifications. There are no formal entry requirements for the TKT, however candidates are advised to have at least an intermediate level of English (PET/IELTS band score of 4.0/B1). The Student's Book may be used by candidates studying alone, or as part of an organised training programme. The Training Activities are designed to be used by teacher trainers with their class of trainees.

The TKT Course is THE teacher training course for teachers and trainee teachers preparing for the Cambridge ESOL 'Teaching Knowledge Test' or other initial teacher training qualifications.
 

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Saturday, July 11, 2009

The CELTA Course - Trainee Book

The CELTA Course is the only CELTA preparation course endorsed by Cambridge ESOL. It provides full coverage of the CELTA syllabus in a ready-to-use course. The CELTA Course is divided into user-friendly sections: * Input sessions (40 units on 'The learners and their contexts', 'Classroom teaching', 'Language awareness', and 'Professional development') * Teaching practice * Classroom observation * Written assignments and tutorials * 'Resource file' The Trainee Book includes a range of material to be used in input sessions, helpful advice about the course, and a wealth of useful reference material. The Trainer's Manual includes suggestions on how to best use the material with trainees, as well as help and advice on how to prepare trainees for teaching practice, lesson observations, written assessment and tutorials.

The preparation course for the Cambridge ESOL teacher training exam, the Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA), the most popular teacher training qualification.


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Thursday, July 9, 2009

Action Plan for Teachers

Action Plan for Teachers is one of three new booklets from BBC World Service.

BBC World Service broadcasts radio programmes for learners and teachers of English. Many programmes include explanations in the learner’s own language. The programmes are graded to suit all levels of learner and cover a variety of topics, such as English for business, current affairs, science, literature, music and English teaching.
Many of the radio programmes are accompanied by printed material, including free information sheets and booklets. These support materials are based on the content of the radio programmes and also contain additional background information on the subjects covered.

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English Grammar Tests

This 630 page eBook consists of tests on various aspects of grammar for students from elementary to advanced. Suitable for learners and teachers alike.

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