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Biography & True StoriesMarch 2015American Authors Unplugged
Interviews about Books
by Martha Cinader
Representative of modern American Literature, the conversations with authors in this book are evenly divided between men and women who bring to life the experiences of natives, immigrants, slaves and rebels. As a whole, they address the enduring themes of freedom and the pursuit of happiness. Following is a list of the authors interviewed. For further information about the interviews please refer to the supporting document. Rudolfo Anaya - Zia Summer Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni - Sister of My Heart Russel Banks - Cloudsplitter Nora Okja Keller - Comfort Woman Dr. Leonard Shlain - The Alphabet Versus the Goddess Barbara Chase-Riboud - The President's Daughter A.A. Carr - Eye Killers Lan Cao - Monkey Bridge Hal Sirowitz - My Therapist Said Kate Horsley - Crazy Woman Dennis McFarland - A Face at the Window
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ELT resource books for teachersMay 1999Grammar Zappers
Social and Functional English for Communication!
by Mark Fletcher
4 complete, self contained and very special grammar lessons which make the ‘difficult bits’ EASY! Designed for teaching at Council of Europe language level CEF - B1. Where CEF is Common European Framework. No more problems with... Prepositions (Walter) Present Simple/Continuous (Hot Chestnuts) Irregular Past (Fondue Marketing) Present Perfect/Past (Great Escape) The lessons are self contained and all have: A lively dramatised story with many examples of the target language Memory maps Picture games/activations/role plays/exercises Cassette ‘concert reading’ of the text with music Full teaching notes By clear, careful, recycling of the target language as listening exercise in three different forms, (pictures into word exercise, discussion of ‘storyboard form’ and finally a ‘cloze test’), the work is repeated up to 7 times. A long term memory of the grammar is then always available to give confidence in the correct use.
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ELT resource books for teachersMay 1999LIPS
Limericks Idioms Proverbs & Sayings
by Mark Fletcher
Designed for teaching at Council of Europe language level CEF - A1/A2. Where CEF is Common European Framework. A fine collection of the colourful phrases which give such richness to the English Language. Each of the 200+ items is amusingly illustrated, and exercises on each page involve the learner in matching words to pictures, choosing best alternatives and checking understanding. Answer Key included. For group work with most levels of TEFL, TESOL classes, or as a self-access resource for students and teachers.
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ELT resource books for teachersMay 1996Teaching for Success
Brain Friendly revolution in Action!
by Mark Fletcher
By popular demand, here is a resource book which brings a wealth of information and practical activities to teachers wishing to enjoy the benefits of the Brain-friendly revolution. Estimates suggest that most of us only use between 4% and 10% of our available brain power! What could we achieve if we used a bit more? This book explains: How understanding of the brain workings has increased enormously in the last few years How the findings of neurologists have huge implications How more effective linking of the complex systems in the brain demonstrably achieves improved transfer to long-term memory. The book contains practical examples for the classroom that will have a dramatic effect on teaching methods and learning expectations in the next millennium. It includes help, examples, and activities for using Mind Mapping, N.L.P., Suggestopedia, music, colour, learning styles and much more in your classroom. Extracts from the foreword Sir Christopher Ball is patron of the Campaign for Learning, Co-Chair (with Professor Susan Greenfield) of the 'Learning and the Brain' Royal Institution seminars 2000. As a learner, I believe I can learn anything - provided the conditions are right! As a teacher, I believe I can teach anybody anything - with the same proviso ... Learning is a natural instinct, and teaching an art that can be mastered. This book is all about the conditions for successful teaching and learning. Read it, if you want to know what they are. Are you sitting comfortably? Then I'll begin ... Turn to page 2 (or any other page) and enjoy this remarkable book ... I wish I had been able to read Teaching for Success at the beginning rather than the end of my career. I expect he does too. But it's never too late to learn!
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ELT resource books for teachersMay 1996Making Polite Noises
Social and Functional English for Communication!
by Fletcher / Hargreaves
Designed for teaching at Council of Europe language level CEF - A2/B1. Where CEF is Common European Framework. This popular book has been updated so that it is particularly suitable for English as a second language learners (ESOL), as well as for EFL. It gives practice in the essentials of Social English. All the main functions of language (asking for information, suggestions, offers, complaints and apologies, starting and finishing conversations, telephoning, persuasion... ) Each of the 21 units gives essential phrases in lively dialogues, then controlled and free practice. Revision exercises and telephone situations recycle this through mini role plays. Includes Teaching Notes - Cassette available “Now, I feel much more ‘at home’ speaking to people in English, because I know so many everyday expressions”
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ELT resource books for teachersMay 2006Brainwaves
by Mark Fletcher / Richard Munns
Designed for teaching at Council of Europe language level CEF - A1/A2. Where CEF is Common European Framework. English for travel and communication A short course for class or home study 10 units with dramatised story and special ‘puzzle’ element. Lively, entertaining input of social English. Excellent grammar teaching through pictures and colour coding ‘Rocket phrases’ for instant communication Memory maps to fix language in the mind Text and music ‘concert cassette’ for relaxed, fast but intensive learning ‘Power pack’ introduction to build confidence Teaching Notes An active 20 hour course which uses the best of modern methods to lift communicative competence to Intermediate Level. “Absolutely ideal quick ‘communicate in English’ course. Excellent preparation for groups coming to England.”
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ELT resource books for teachersFebruary 2012POETS at Play
Further exploitation of Pictures of English Tenses
by Mark Fletcher / Richard Munns
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ELT resource books for teachersMay 2004Numerous Humorous Sketches 1
by Maria Pagnin
Photocopiable resource to introduce, recycle, practice and test vocabulary at Elementary level for 8 - 12 year olds. We have also found this book very useful for older students who are initially shy of joining in conversations. These sketches are performed as a group to encourage participation, improve diction, understand the rhythm of the language, and hear accurate pronunciation of words and phrases. Book 1 is the first of 3 books Twenty classroom sketches Teaching notes provide grammar detail for each sketch & creative ways to promote interest, assemble props and commit vocabulary to long-term memory. Provides young beginners with lots of fun performing to a script in English. Situations are relevant to alert youngsters. Each sketch is short and can be accomplished during a normal lesson. Sketches are designed to help students with intonation, pronunciation, pace, sound and rhythm of spoken language. Designed for teaching at Council of Europe language level CEF – A1. Where CEF is Common European Framework. Each sketch is self-contained and is designed to be photocopied for immediate use. Each sketch has been recorded to allow the students to hear the sketch in full and their own part in particular. Audio CD is attached to the book. Wonderful lively illustrations
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ELT resource books for teachersMay 2004Numerous Humorous Sketches 2
by Maria Pagnin
Photocopiable resource to introduce, recycle, practice and test vocabulary at Elementary level for 8 - 12 year olds progress makers. We have also found this book very useful for older students who are initially shy of joining in conversations. These sketches are performed as a group to encourage participation, improve diction, understand the rhythm of the language, and hear (and repeat) accurate pronunciation of words and phrases. Book 2 is the second of 3 books Nineteen classroom sketches Teaching notes provide grammar detail for each sketch & creative ways to promote interest, assemble props and commit vocabulary to long-term memory. Provides young beginners with lots of fun performing to a script in English. Situations are relevant to alert youngsters. Each sketch is short and can be accomplished during a normal lesson. Sketches are designed to help students with intonation, pronunciation, pace, sound and rhythm of spoken language. Designed for teaching at Council of Europe language level CEF – A1. Where CEF is Common European Framework. Each sketch is self-contained and is designed to be photocopied for immediate use. Each sketch has been recorded to allow the students to hear the sketch in full and their own part in particular. Audio CD is attached to the book. Wonderful lively illustrations
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ELT resource books for teachersMay 2001Enterprise Europe
by Mark Fletcher / Richard Munns
Designed for teaching at Council of Europe language level CEF - A2/B1. Where CEF is Common European Framework. European Commission 'sponsored' Business Course to promote inter office communication Course designed for 'Council of Europe' Threshold level Group and individual work to get people talking, emailing, faxing each other with confidence! Dramatised story, on-going role play, vocabulary and grammar exercises, memory maps. On CD-ROM: Teaching notes, revision card templates, story dialogue recordings, web pages copies. Web pages for information gathering - IT practice Communicative language for meetings, presentations, product description, telephone and travel. Of special interest to learners who need English for work or travel. The basic material gives 20-25 hours tuition, with options to expand. Designed for groups of 10 -12 persons. Dramatic story is to find a pollution-free transport system in European cities - every participant has an input everyone an opinion - very communicative! The Course is designed for those who are not necessarily going to be the boss, but on joining an organisation actually do the office communication with other companies 'This European Commission Project to give inter-office communication a helping hand is very involving. A must do for people just about to enter the world of business'
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ELT resource books for teachersMay 2001Relatively Speaking
by Mark Fletcher / Richard Munns
Designed for teaching at Council of Europe language level CEF - C1. Where CEF is Common European Framework. Advanced Level English Course (also suitable for native speakers as General Studies). ‘Relatively Speaking’ charts the course of civilisation in approximately 20 hours! Written as an on-going role play, or suggestopedic polylogue. ‘Relatively Speaking’ presents a lot of information in a lively and challenging way, and offers a great deal of scope for creative development. Participants join a whistle-stop tour taking in the caves of Lascaux, the island of Samos, the Great Wall of China, Galileo’s Venice, Newton’s Cambridge, Mendel looking at peas in his monastery garden, Einstein lecturing – and many other landmarks of inspiration which shape the way we understand our world today. Exercises, memory maps, activations, discussion follow up Teaching notes and visuals on CDROMs, or audio CDs of reading of text are supplied separately This is not just a ‘history lesson in English’ but a valuable consideration of ideas and ethics. “Creative, humanistic, and stimulating.” “The idea of taking up the history of human civilisation was splendid.”
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ELT resource books for teachersMay 1999Conversation 1
by Robin Price & Michele Cefai
Designed for teaching at Council of Europe language level CEF - B1/B2. Where CEF is Common European Framework. Each contains 10 complete photocopiable lessons Designed for conversation classes of about 50 minutes, where class numbers fluctuate, students may not know each other, and teachers have little or no preparation time. With this material teachers can facilitate such classes effectively with a minimum of ‘teacher talk’. Lessons start with an introduction to the topic, then a group activity, followed by a clearly set out choice of activities – simulation (role-play), games, discussion points. The variety of topics, and choice of activities (up to 4 pages per unit), make these self contained resource materials ideal for hard pressed teachers with access to a photocopier. Conversation Book 1 Topics: The Zoo with Room Service Ghosts in the Machine Nightmare Holiday A Royal Family Ideal Homes? Heroes and Heroines The Hard Sell Fun with Food Crime never pays The future
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ELT resource books for teachersMay 1999Conversation 2
by Robin Price & Michele Cefai
Designed for teaching at Council of Europe language level CEF - B2. Where CEF is Common European Framework. Topics: Banned Education Rock ‘n’ Roll Money Money ... Dreams Nice Work Animal Crackers The perfect Crime? Love Unlimited Lights! Camera! Action! Each contains 10 complete photocopiable lessons Designed for conversation classes of about 50 minutes, where class numbers fluctuate, students may not know each other, and teachers have little or no preparation time. With this material teachers can facilitate such classes effectively with a minimum of ‘teacher talk’. Lessons start with an introduction to the topic, then a group activity, followed by a clearly set out choice of activities – simulation (role-play), games, discussion points. The variety of topics, and choice of activities (up to 4 pages per unit), make these self contained resource materials ideal for hard pressed teachers with access to a photocopier.
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ELT resource books for teachersMay 1999Pictures of English Tenses for Young Learners
by Mark Fletcher
Designed for teaching at Council of Europe language level CEF - A1/A2. Where CEF is Common European Framework. 20 units with pictures for oral practice, and written follow up exercises for consolidation For ages 7—14 Similar in format to the very successful Pictures of English Tenses but covering more grammar for beginner / elementary learners. Designed to be very “ESOL Friendly”. Uses colour to differentiate between the tenses. Has clear illustrations giving practice in the structures to be learnt. Includes exercises on: Present Simple Present Continuous Past Going to Have got I like ....ing Comparing
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ELT resource books for teachersMay 1999New Active 8
by Mark Fletcher
Designed for teaching at Council of Europe language level CEF - A2. Where CEF is Common European Framework. 8 communicative classroom teaching games. 20 photocopy masters (standard A4 size) Fun with Information exchange vocabulary telephone requests and shopping language pronunciation the language of discussion, comparison, persuasion and presentation reporting and interviewing writing skills Each activity has language input, is designed to promote student creativity, and has its own teaching point. Suitable for Elementary and Secondary School use, as well as for adult learners. Full teaching notes
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ELT resource books for teachersMay 1999Pictures Stories Please
by Mark Fletcher
Designed for teaching at Council of Europe language level CEF - B1/B2. Where CEF is Common European Framework. Universally topical stories told through lively illustrations Suitable for teenage/adult learners Each story reflects the news topics, and is accompanied by activity based language follow up. ‘Interviews’ with people in the story add an extra dimension. A model version at two levels — (Elementary and Good Intermediate) allows the material to be used with a wide range of classes. Excellent for communicative practice, vocabulary building, listening and writing. The stories (at both levels) plus the interviews are on the cassette. The reverse of each picture page provides a photocopy master of the vocabulary input and suggested language activities. Model versions at 2 levels (elementary and good intermediate) are also provided. The cassette provides a lively recording of these versions plus supplementary ‘interviews’. The Stories are: Earthquake Jackpot Ancient Treasure U.F.O. Globetrotter Tanker Disaster Unforgettable Honeymoon Rock Group The Most Expensive Hole? Trackstar
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ELT resource books for teachersMay 2004Stuff That Works
by Jed King
Up-to-the-minute use of idiom at Upper Intermediate level. Classroom, teacher-led, group activities to create interest, ensure understanding, and help future memorising of modern idiom. Lessons presented by topic in 10 different areas of interest. Teaching notes provided with each unit Designed for teaching at Council of Europe language level CEF – B2. Where CEF is Common European Framework. Individual units have topics which include ... Slang 'Up' verbs Animals Colloquial Narratives Relationships Sports Human reactions Colours That magic word – Thing Each topic lessons is self-contained and is designed to be photocopied for immediate use. Wonderful lively illustrations of the target language drawn by Mark Fletcher.
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ELT resource books for teachersMay 2006Activating Vocabulary C
by Mark Fletcher / Richard Munns
Photocopiable resource to introduce, recycle, practice and test vocabulary at Lower Intermediate level Book C is the third of 3 books Twenty topic-based units in each book with revision pages Teaching notes provide dozens of creative ways to promote interest and commit vocabulary to long-term memory Designed for teaching at Council of Europe language level CEF – A2. Where CEF is Common European Framework. Individual units have topics which include ... Doing things – at home & work Shopping Disasters Health & Medicine 1 Health & Medicine 2 Keep fit Sports Football Olympic Games School Music Museum & Arts Theatre Kitchen Things we use Feelings & Behaviour Production, Distribution, Sales Money Review 41 - 49 Review 50 - 58 Each topic lessons is self-contained and is designed to be photocopied for immediate use. Wonderful lively illustrations of the target language
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ELT resource books for teachersMay 1999Pictures of English Tenses 3
by Mark Fletcher / Richard Munns
Designed for teaching at Council of Europe language level CEF - B1/B2. Where CEF is Common European Framework. Visuals and exercises at Upper Intermediate Level. Grammar taught includes: Present Perfect / Continuous 2nd Conditional Past Perfect 3rd Conditional Future Perfect Present Continuous Passive Present Perfect Passives Comparing Passives 'Used to' exact CONTENTS are as follows: Pictures (Side A) / Exercises (Side B) 1 Overview of tenses 2 Present Perfect / Continuous 3 2nd Conditional 4 Past Perfect 5 3rd Conditional 6 Future Perfect (and ‘might have’) 7 Present Continuous Passive 8 Present Perfect Passive 9 Comparing Passives 10 ‘Used to’ 11 ‘Must have’ / ‘Should have’ 12 Revision
