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Maggie Sokolik

Biography

Maggie Sokolik received her Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from UCLA. She is the author of over twenty ESL and composition textbooks. She has also written for and been featured in several educational video projects in Japan. She is the editor of TESL-EJ, a peer-reviewed journal for ESL/EFL instructors.

She has taught in College Writing Programs at UC Berkeley for over 20 years, and travels frequently to speak about grammar, writing, and instructor education, most recently in Querétaro, Mexico; Shenzhen, China; Tokyo, Japan; and Hyderabad, India.

Where to buy in print

http://wayzgoosepress.com

Series

Fifty Ways to Practice: Tips for ESL/EFL Students by ,
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Self-study materials for people learning English: easy, practical things you can do to improve your skills. It doesn't matter if you are taking a class already or if you live in an English-speaking country or not--these ideas can be used by anyone, anywhere. Best of luck with your studies!
Fifty Ways to Practice Reading: Tips for ESL/EFL Students
Price: $1.99 USD.
Fifty Ways to Practice Speaking: Tips for ESL/EFL Students
Price: $1.99 USD.
Fifty Ways to Practice Vocabulary: Tips for ESL/EFL Students
Price: $1.99 USD.
Fifty Ways to Practice Writing: Tips for ESL/EFL Students
Price: $1.99 USD.
Fifty Ways to Practice Grammar: Tips for ESL/EFL Students
Price: $1.99 USD.
Fifty Ways to Practice Listening: Tips for ESL/EFL Students
Price: $1.99 USD.

Books

Poems: Companion Text for College Writing 11.2x by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 26,940. Language: English. Published: November 16, 2020 by Wayzgoose Press. Categories: Poetry » Contemporary Poetry, Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Teaching methods & materials / arts & humanities
The book offers the modern reader a taste of different types of poems--different eras, different cultures, and different topics are covered, as well as vocabulary and concepts to talk intelligently about poetry. This is a companion text for the free edX course “College Writing 11.2x, AP® English Literature and Composition: Poems,” but is great for anyone who wants to learn more about poetry.
How to Be a Successful MOOC Student by &
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 11,050. Language: English. Published: September 2, 2014 by Wayzgoose Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Distance & online education
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
MOOCs – Massive Open Online Courses – enable students around the world to take university courses online. This guide, by the instructors of edX’s most successful MOOC in 2013-2014, Principles of Written English (based on enrollments & rate of completion) advises current and future students how to get the most out of their online study. Suitable for both native and non-native speakers of English.
Academic and Business Writing by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 9,360. Language: English. Published: April 1, 2014 by Wayzgoose Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Language Instruction » English as a second language, Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Distance & online education
What characterizes academic writing and business writing? What are the differences between the two genres? Where do they intersect? This book offers an overview of the features of both styles of writing, as well as opportunities to improve your writing skills in a wide variety of contexts.
Fifty Ways to Practice Grammar: Tips for ESL/EFL Students by
Series: Fifty Ways to Practice: Tips for ESL/EFL Students. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 7,560. Language: English. Published: March 8, 2014 by Wayzgoose Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Language Instruction » English as a second language, Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Study guides - English (insert language book was written in)
This book is made for students of English as a Second or Foreign Language. You will learn 50 ways to notice, understand, and practice different grammatical structures in English. The book covers both awareness activities and practice activities. You do not need to be living in an English-speaking country or be currently taking an English class to use this book.
How to Write an Essay by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 13,920. Language: English. Published: November 3, 2013 by Wayzgoose Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Distance & online education, Nonfiction » Language Instruction » English as a second language
(5.00 from 1 review)
What does it take to write a good essay? This book covers the basics of grammar, sentence construction, and paragraphs, and then outlines how to plan and write an essay. You will find writing prompts, vocabulary lists, and editing exercises (with suggested answers).
Fifty Ways to Teach Grammar: Tips for ESL/EFL Teachers by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 10,170. Language: English. Published: March 30, 2013 by Wayzgoose Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Language Instruction » English as a second language, Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Teaching methods & materials / arts & humanities
Many textbooks do a fine job of presenting grammar to students. However, some students or classes need more practice after they’ve finished the exercises in their textbook. This guide provides imaginative and enjoyable games, drills, and activities to practice different grammatical structures such as verb tenses, articles, phrasal verbs, relative clauses, modals, word forms, syntax, and more.
Fifty Ways to Teach Writing: Tips for ESL/EFL Teachers by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 9,360. Language: English. Published: December 19, 2012 by Wayzgoose Press. Categories: Nonfiction » Language Instruction » English as a second language, Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Teaching methods & materials / arts & humanities
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.

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