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Answers May Vary: Essays on Teaching English as a Second Language    by Dorothy Zemach
Price: $3.99 USD. 26100 words. Language: English. Published by Wayzgoose Press on December 24, 2012. Nonfiction » Education and Study Guides » Classroom management.

Twenty-five essays on teaching English as a second language by renowned ELT materials writer and teacher trainer Dorothy Zemach. The wide variety of topics include classroom management, testing and assessment, teaching reading strategies, coping with cheating and plagiarism, teaching visual learners, culture shock, the value of a non-native teacher, and recognizing and overcoming teacher burnout.
52: a year of subversive activity for the ELT classroom    by Lindsay Clandfield
Price: $6.50 USD. 8820 words. Language: English. Published on February 17, 2012. Nonfiction » Language Instruction » English as a second language.

This is an activity book for language teachers unlike any you have ever seen. 52 asks the question: can one new teaching idea per week make a difference? The authors use radical texts, subversive images and lateral thinking to suggest new ways of doing things inside the classroom and to prompt teachers and learners to think differently about the world outside the classroom.
Winners Speak Globish    by Elizabeth Noble
Price: $7.75 USD. 16030 words. Language: English. Published on July 15, 2010. Nonfiction » Language Instruction » English as a second language.

0.75 star(3.67 from 3 reviews)
If you use English that's too dense or too subtle,YOU COULD BE LOSING BUSINESS! Only 5% of English spoken in the world is among native speakers. More than a billion global citizens are looking for a simplified form of English. "Whether you are delivering a speech,negotiating a contract or doing business in another country, Globish is the answer and this book is your guide." Dan Poynter.
Messaging: beyond a lexical approach in ELT    by George Woolard
Price: $5.99 USD. 37810 words. Language: English. Published on March 24, 2013. Nonfiction » Language Instruction » English as a second language.

This is a methodology book for language teachers that aims to stimulate reflection and new thinking. It argues that languages can be taught and learned more directly and efficiently by (i) designing learning materials around the approach that structures the traditional holiday phrasebook, and (ii) allowing some forms of translation to play a role in the learning process.
IELTS Task 1 General: How to Write Task One Letters    by William Sauton
Price: $4.99 USD. 11800 words. Language: English. Published on April 3, 2013. Nonfiction » Education and Study Guides » Test preparation.

IELTS TASK 1 GENERAL: How to Write Task One Letters is essential preparation for serious IELTS students. There are 15 tasks which offer a wide range of letter types, formal, semi-formal and informal. Each task contains an authentic IELTS task, a strong response (“model”) and a detailed commentary on content and language. Significant features and the importance of tone are highlighted.
IELTS Academic Writing Module: Models for High Band Scores    by J.P. Williams
Price: $4.99 USD. 9460 words. Language: English. Published on October 1, 2012. Nonfiction » Education and Study Guides » Test preparation.

This book has been created for IELTS Academic Exam candidates who want to achieve a high score in the Writing Module. Sixteen models for writing very good responses to Tasks 1 & 2 are provided, as well as notes and explanations to detail what a candidate must do for a high band score.
Fifty Ways to Teach Young Learners: Tips for ESL/EFL Teachers    by Lesley Ito
Price: $0.99 USD. 8340 words. Language: English. Published by Wayzgoose Press on February 23, 2013. Nonfiction » Language Instruction » English as a second language.

A resource book for teachers of English as a second or foreign language. This book presents ideas and techniques appropriate for young learners, divided into sections for Vocabulary; TPR, Songs, and Chants; Flashcards; Grammar; Combination Activities; and Holidays. Several of the activities are illustrated with photographs from the instructor’s own classroom.
Fifty Ways to Teach Them Writing: Tips for ESL/EFL Teachers    by Maggie Sokolik
Price: $0.99 USD. 6020 words. Language: English. Published by Wayzgoose Press on December 19, 2012. Nonfiction » Language Instruction » English as a second language.

Teaching English as a second or foreign language is full of challenges: How do you hold students' interest? How do you ensure that they get enough practice to really learn? This guide gives you a variety of drills, games, techniques, methods, and ideas to help your students master writing in English. For beginning to advanced levels; many tips require little to no preparation or special materials.
Fifty Ways to Practice Speaking: Tips for ESL/EFL Students    by Belinda Young-Davy
Price: $0.99 USD. 3330 words. Language: English. Published by Wayzgoose Press on November 11, 2012. Nonfiction » Education and Study Guides » Study guides - English (insert language book was written in).

0.5 star(4.50 from 2 reviews)
This book is for students of English as a Second or Foreign Language. You will learn 50 ways to practice and improve speaking skills. By applying these methods, you will speak more correctly and more fluently. You don't need to be in an English-speaking country or in an English class to use this book. However, students already in a class can improve their speaking more quickly and easily.
Fifty Ways to Practice Listening: Tips for ESL/EFL Students    by Lida R. Baker
Price: $0.99 USD. 4420 words. Language: English. Published by Wayzgoose Press on December 6, 2012. Nonfiction » Language Instruction » English as a second language.

This book is for students of English as a Second or Foreign Language. You will learn 50 ways to practice and improve listening skills. By applying these methods, you will be able to understand what you hear more easily. You don't need to be in an English-speaking country or in an English class to use this book. Contains recommendations for websites, songs, note-taking, and listening strategies.