 Re: The books every TESOL teacher should have?
Good discussion!
Like other contributors, I've had positive experiences with a range of Cambridge University books - especially the Vocabulary in Use series and Grammar in Use series as supplemental materials. Ann Raimes "Grammar Troubleshots" is also a smart choice for both student writers and their instructors. When I was tutoring, these materials really helped quite a bit.
Let me also recommend a thin writing book called "The Writing Template Book" by Kevin B. King (Uni. of Michigan Press) for academically focused ESL students worried about standardized exams. It provides, as the subtitle promises, "the Michigan Guide to Writing Well and Success on High-Stakes Tests." Practical, effective, and flexible, it's worth having on your bookshelf.
Finally, thank you for the kind words about Compelling Conversations! The hybrid conversation textbook certainly makes teaching (or tutoring) advanced students easier. |