Grammar (Resource Books for Teachers)Grammar, like death and taxes, is one of the few certainties in the life of a language teacher. It is the subject we love to hate. Many teachers feel uncomfortable with having to live with it, yet instinctively know they cannot live without it. For other teachers, grammar is the only secure point in the seeming chaos of communicative uncertainty, and they cling to it for safety. Whatever our feelings about grammar, it is clear that it is one (but only one) of the pillars which support a language. Without it, we are reduced to a kind of phrase-book pidgin. Yet the problem of just how to approach the teaching of grammar remains.
Sounds Intriguing offers an unusual and effective approach to oral work: sounds rather than words or pictures are used as a stimulus for free oral expression. The recording is composed of short sequences of sound, each of which suggests the unfolding of a story or incident. The sequences are open to many different interpretations, and there are no 'correct' solutions. This stimulus releases the students' creative imagination and gives them a genuine reason to speak.
See Me After Class: Advice for Teachers by Teachers
The must-have survival book for new teachers. “You know how you’ve always thought that if you were a teacher, you’d go insane? Well, this very funny book proves that you definitely would. But in a good way.”
Check Your Vocabulary for Computing - A Workbook for Users (2nd Edition)
This workbook has been designed to help students learning English for computing revise and improve their vocabulary. Clear and easy-to-use, with full instructions and quick-reference contents page, make this resource ideal for both self-study and classroom use including teacher-directed group work. It includes teachers' notes and stimulating exercises such as word games, puzzles, quizzes and crosswords.
Grammar for Teachers - Unlock Your Knowledge of English
Handling grammar in the classroom can seem daunting to teachers. But with 'Grammar for Teachers' they can face it with confidence. This book explains all the essential grammatical terms and places them in a clear and straightforward context. It is written for both beginners and for those who already have some understanding of the subject and wish to expand and consolidate their knowledge. Key features: * 3-part structure to suit all readers: Overview / The Details / Glossary * Glossary of over 175 terms, from 'absolute' to 'zero relative' * Clear and detailed cross-referencing * More than 100 clear and memorable diagrams and tables to show how grammar works
