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Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching (Cambridge Language Teaching Library)Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching (Cambridge Language Teaching Library) by Jack C. Richards
Buy new: $23.04 / Used from: $14.99
This is a classic book on teaching methodology.
Teaching English as a Foreign or Second Language: A Teacher Self-development and Methodology GuideTeaching English as a Foreign or Second Language: A Teacher Self-development and Methodology Guide by Jerry G. Gebhard
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General guide to teaching EFL.
LANGUAGE FILES 8TH EDITIONLANGUAGE FILES 8TH EDITION by THE OHIO STATE UNIVE OSU DEPT LINGUISTICS
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I had to Master this book as a beginning Linguistics student. It completely introduces the Science of Language at the beginning level.
Reflective Teaching in Second Language Classrooms (Cambridge Language Education)Reflective Teaching in Second Language Classrooms (Cambridge Language Education) by Jack C. Richards
Buy new: $22.62 / Used from: $3.97
This book will challenge your teaching practice.
Research Methods in Language Learning (Cambridge Language Teaching Library)Research Methods in Language Learning (Cambridge Language Teaching Library) by David Nunan
Buy new: $22.81 / Used from: $10.00
How to do Action Research in your classroom.
Syllabus Design (Language Teaching, a Scheme for Teacher Education)Syllabus Design (Language Teaching, a Scheme for Teacher Education) by David Nunan
Buy new: $14.72 / Used from: $6.63
Classic book on syllabus design.
Practical English UsagePractical English Usage by Michael Swan
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Answers to all of your grammar questions.
Grammar Games: Cognitive, Affective and Drama Activities for EFL StudentsGrammar Games: Cognitive, Affective and Drama Activities for EFL Students by Mario Rinvolucri
Buy new: $24.89 / Used from: $10.77
Classic book for grammar.
Keep Talking: Communicative Fluency Activities for Language Teaching (Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers)Keep Talking: Communicative Fluency Activities for Language Teaching (Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers) by Friederike Klippel
Buy new: $23.40 / Used from: $15.23
Classic book for classroom communication.
Teaching Pronunciation: A Reference for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other LanguagesTeaching Pronunciation: A Reference for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages by Marianne Celce-Murcia
Buy new: $33.54 / Used from: $28.95
In-depth book about pronunciation.
Five-Minute Activities: A Resource Book of Short Activities (Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers)Five-Minute Activities: A Resource Book of Short Activities (Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers) by Penny Ur
Buy new: $21.84 / Used from: $16.80
Classic book for good activity ideas.
Second Language Acquisition (Oxford Introductions to Language Study)Second Language Acquisition (Oxford Introductions to Language Study) by Rod Ellis
Buy new: $13.70 / Used from: $6.99
An Excellent Introduction to Second Language Acquisition (SLA)
Bits and Pieces: 51 Activities for Teaching Japanese K-12 (Kodansha's Children's Classics)Bits and Pieces: 51 Activities for Teaching Japanese K-12 (Kodansha's Children's Classics) by Japan Council of International Schools
Buy used from: $134.95
Made for Japanese schools.
If You Don't Feed the Teachers They Eat the Students: Guide to Success for Administrators and Teachers (Kids' Stuff)If You Don't Feed the Teachers They Eat the Students: Guide to Success for Administrators and Teachers (Kids' Stuff) by Neila A. Connors
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $6.07
How to best run a school. Good for teachers and leaders.
Reflective Practice to Improve Schools: An Action Guide for EducatorsReflective Practice to Improve Schools: An Action Guide for Educators by Dr. Jennifer York-Barr
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Bring Action Research to your school.
Intelligence Reframed: Multiple Intelligences for the 21st CenturyIntelligence Reframed: Multiple Intelligences for the 21st Century by Howard E. Gardner
Buy new: $9.68 / Used from: $1.83
Your Students Learn in Many Ways.
100 Clear Grammar Tests : Reproducible Grammar Tests for Beginning to Intermediate Esl/Efl Classes100 Clear Grammar Tests : Reproducible Grammar Tests for Beginning to Intermediate Esl/Efl Classes by Keith S. Folse
Buy new: $27.31 / Used from: $26.40
Grammar tests that you can copy.
Fundamental Considerations in Language Testing (Oxford Applied Linguistics)Fundamental Considerations in Language Testing (Oxford Applied Linguistics) by Lyle F. Bachman
Buy new: $28.35 / Used from: $19.50
A Classic Book on How to Design Tests and how tests relate toteaching and learning.
The Jossey-Bass Reader on Educational LeadershipThe Jossey-Bass Reader on Educational Leadership
Buy new: $25.40 / Used from: $0.63
A solid text for educational leaders. Don't forget: Every teacher (even a JTE) is a leader to someone!
Discussions that Work: Task-centred Fluency Practice (Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers)Discussions that Work: Task-centred Fluency Practice (Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers) by Penny Ur
Buy new: $21.84 / Used from: $6.47
Great book for discussions in your classes.
English Phonetics and Phonology Audio CD: A Practical CourseEnglish Phonetics and Phonology Audio CD: A Practical Course by Peter Roach
Buy new: $42.00 / Used from: $68.97
Teach using International Phonetic Association (IPA) symbols and really understand how English is spoken.
Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQEmotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ by Daniel Goleman
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Is being emotionally "smart" more important that knowledge? This is a thought-provoking book.
The Standby Book: Activities for the Language Classroom (Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers)The Standby Book: Activities for the Language Classroom (Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers)
Buy new: $23.40 / Used from: $14.89
Classic book for good activity ideas.
Teaching Languages to Young Learners (Cambridge Language Teaching Library)Teaching Languages to Young Learners (Cambridge Language Teaching Library) by Lynne Cameron
Buy new: $24.63 / Used from: $19.98
A good solid book on teaching Young Learners (YL) or "children."
Smart Kids with School Problems: Things to Know and Ways to Help (Plume)Smart Kids with School Problems: Things to Know and Ways to Help (Plume) by Priscilla L. Vail
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $0.01
This book deals both with Gifted children and children with Special Needs in an interesting fashion.