This general English language teaching (ELT) bibliography is designed to help English language teaching professionals select resources for the classroom, self-access centre, library or teachers’ resource collection. This general list focuses on actual teaching and learning resources, for example coursebooks, graded readers and examination preparation material. Download ‘The ELT bibliography (2009)’ by clicking this link: http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk
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#51, eBook: Action Plan for Teachers
‘Action Plan for Teachers’ is a 44-page illustrated book on the subject of English Language Teaching. The book covers the topics of planning and preparing lessons, teaching methodology and classroom practice, using technology in the classroom, and also has ideas for and examples of practical activities for different stages of the lesson. Download ‘Action Plan for… Continue reading #51, eBook: Action Plan for Teachers
#50, eBook: Research in the Language Classroom
This book, from 1990, looked at the practical benefits for teachers of classroom research. It consists of papers from practitioners from countries in Europe, North America and Australasia, but with detailed reference to a wider variety of global teaching contexts. Topics range from ‘Investigating Learners’ Language’ to ‘Researching Teachers: Behaviour and Belief’. Download the ‘Research… Continue reading #50, eBook: Research in the Language Classroom
#49, eBook: ESP for the University
This book, from 1986, provides a snapshot of developments in ESP teaching at university level during the 1970s and early 1980s. In his Preface, Christopher Brumfit challenged a recent claim that ESP had ‘legitimised English teaching’, suggesting rather that it had made English teaching ‘more purposeful’. The papers in this book include an extensive one… Continue reading #49, eBook: ESP for the University
#48, eBook: Research in the Language Classroom
This book, from 1990, looked at the practical benefits for teachers of classroom research. It consists of papers from practitioners from countries in Europe, North America and Australasia, but with detailed reference to a wider variety of global teaching contexts. Topics range from ‘Investigating Learners’ Language’ to ‘Researching Teachers: Behaviour and Belief’. Download ‘Research in… Continue reading #48, eBook: Research in the Language Classroom
#47, Free eBook: English as a Second Language in the United Kingdom
This is, of course, as much a key topic in the UK as it was in 1985 when this book was originally published. The book aimed to cover ‘English teaching to British residents’ and addresses teaching children in the school sector; teaching adults in education and in the workplace; and teacher training, among others. One… Continue reading #47, Free eBook: English as a Second Language in the United Kingdom
#46, Free eBook: Impact Study of British Council Teaching Centre EFL Classes
This study, by Dr Simon Borg of the University of Leeds, assesses the impact that studying English has on students’ lives. Interviews were conducted with 47 British Council students in Muscat, Cairo, Rome, Madrid, Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh City. The findings suggest that learning English has a positive impact on a wide range… Continue reading #46, Free eBook: Impact Study of British Council Teaching Centre EFL Classes
#45, Free eBook: English as a Second Language in the United Kingdom
This is, of course, as much a key topic in the UK as it was in 1985 when this book was originally published. The book aimed to cover ‘English teaching to British residents’ and addresses teaching children in the school sector; teaching adults in education and in the workplace; and teacher training, among others. One… Continue reading #45, Free eBook: English as a Second Language in the United Kingdom
#43, eBook: Language Issues and Education Policies – Exploring Canada’s multilingual resources
Very different to the other ELT documents, this volume focuses on the work of a single institution: the Modern Language Centre at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). The book, published in 1984, introduces the Canadian context and the work of the Centre, and then provides articles on a range of research. Issues… Continue reading #43, eBook: Language Issues and Education Policies – Exploring Canada’s multilingual resources
#43, eBook: Language Teaching Projects for the Third World
This Document, from 1983, offers a selection of project case studies and commentaries from various African contexts. Most of the projects were British Council-run. The authors reflect the preoccupations of expatriate project workers of the day, and the lack of African contributors strikes the modern reader immediately. Nevertheless, this is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of English for development and the role of donor agencies.