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  • English Grammar Exercises in Use
    Dec 20 2025

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    This source is a supplementary exercise book designed to accompany the fifth edition of "English Grammar in Use." Authored by Louise Hashemi with Raymond Murphy, it provides additional practice on a wide range of English grammar topics. The book is structured with various exercises covering different grammatical concepts, intended for intermediate to advanced learners. Furthermore, it includes answers to allow for self-study and reinforcement of learning.

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    17 min
  • Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching
    Dec 13 2025

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    "Techniques and Principles in Language Teaching" explores various methodologies in the field, offering historical context and practical examples of approaches like the Grammar-Translation Method, Direct Method, Audio-Lingual Method, Silent Way, Desuggestopedia, Community Language Learning, Total Physical Response, Natural Approach, Communicative Language Teaching, Content-based Instruction, and Task-based Language Teaching. The book examines the theoretical underpinnings, typical classroom activities, and the roles of teachers and students within each method. It also considers contemporary issues such as English as a Lingua Franca, critical discourse analysis, and the impact of technology on language education, ultimately encouraging teachers to develop their own informed and adaptable approaches to language instruction.

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    20 min
  • 700 Classroom Activities for Conversation, Functions, Grammar, Vocabulary
    Dec 6 2025

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    This excerpt is from the table of contents and introduction of "700 Classroom Activities," a resource book for teaching English as a foreign or second language to elementary and intermediate students. The book is organized into sections covering conversation, functions, grammar, and vocabulary, offering a wide array of activities and exercises for classroom use. It aims to be a practical tool for teachers, providing supplementary material that is easy to understand and implement, even with minimal preparation. The introduction further details how to use the book, including information on activity structure, grading, timing, project work, and written instructions, emphasizing its adaptability to different learning levels and teaching styles.

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    31 min
  • Teaching by Principles
    Nov 29 2025

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    This text appears to be excerpts from "Teaching by Principles: An Interactive Approach to Language Pedagogy" by H. Douglas Brown. The included images show what seems to be a table of contents, outlining various parts and chapters within the book. These sections likely cover foundational concepts, practical techniques, and methodological considerations relevant to language teaching. The book seems structured to offer a comprehensive overview for educators in the field of language pedagogy.

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    20 min
  • Language Lesson Planning: Principles and Practical Ideas
    Nov 22 2025

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    Tessa Woodward is a renowned ELT educator, author, and trainer. She wrote Planning Lessons and Courses and The Teacher's Developmental Journal, focusing on lesson design and teacher development. She was also an editor of The Teacher Trainer Journal and contributed to IATEFL. Her work emphasizes reflective practice and practical teaching strategies.

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    27 min
  • How to Teach Speaking (Thornbury, 2005)
    Nov 15 2025

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    Scott Thornbury's "How to Teach Speaking" offers a comprehensive guide for English language teachers aiming to enhance their students' oral communication skills. The book explores what proficient speakers do and know, covering aspects like speech production, linguistic knowledge, and sociocultural awareness. It then examines the specific challenges of speaking in another language. Furthermore, the text provides practical awareness-raising and appropriation activities designed to foster speaking development. Finally, it discusses strategies to promote learner autonomy in speaking and methods for planning and assessing speaking skills in the classroom.

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    16 min
  • How to Teach Grammar by Scott Thornbury
    Nov 8 2025

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    This text is from Scott Thornbury's "How to Teach Grammar," published in 2000 by Pearson ESL. The book appears to be a resource for educators teaching English language grammar. Its table of contents outlines chapters that address fundamental questions like "What is grammar?" and "Why teach grammar?" It then progresses to practical advice on how to teach grammar from rules and examples, alongside guidance on testing and addressing errors. The inclusion of sample lessons suggests a hands-on approach, aiming to equip teachers with concrete strategies for effective grammar instruction.

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    11 min
  • Grammar for English Language Teachers
    Nov 1 2025

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    Martin Parrott's "Grammar for English Language Teachers" is a resource book aimed at enhancing educators' understanding of English grammar. The text covers a wide range of grammatical topics, including words, verb forms, sentence structure, complex sentences, and research in language. It offers explanations and examples relevant to teaching English. Furthermore, the book incorporates exercises for practical application and includes an answer key. This comprehensive guide aims to provide teachers with a solid grammatical foundation for effective language instruction.

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    26 min