1. "El inglés prohibido"

The idea behind this book is to reveal all about what could be called the 'language of the uncouth'! All those words and phrases you never teach in class - and are never likely to! Definitely not a book for the more sensitive or those with a weak stomach! It's the kind of book that everyone flicks through discreetly when no-one is looking, but few are daring enough to read it openly. Go on, be daring! 

- Author: Glenn Darragh
- Publisher:Stanley. 2001
- ISBN: 84-7873-349-3

2. "English File"

There are many textbooks on the bookshop shelves, but few really cover the needs of the teacher or the student. Not the case with English File, which, thanks to its flexibilty and chunk-sized units, is a genuine Godsend for teachers, especially for private classes, language schools etc. Even the songs are real, by the likes of John Lennon, Sting.................
What's more:

  1. It covers grammar, vocabulary, communication, and it recycles material.
  2. There is a focus on that semi-abandoned area pronunciation throughout the book.
  3. An excellent teachers' book comes complete with a large section of photocopiable material for use in class, with the emphasis on communicative exercises that really work. 

  4. It is worth noting that the authors have worked in Spain, and so are familiar with the typical problems, strengths and tastes of the Spanish learner.


English File is available for three levels (level 1, level 2, intermediate, with upper-intermediate due for publication later this year. We'll keep you posted). 
Each level includes : students' book, workbook, teachers' book, cassettes. 

- Authors: Clive Oxenden, Paul Seligson, Christina Latham-Koenig.
- Publisher: Oxford University Press

3. Pronunciation Games

This book offers a varied collection of photocopiable activities for practising English pronunciation, and provides clear explanations of how to prepare and exploit the material in the classroom. It has been recommended to us by many teachers as being useful, fun and popular with students. Given that pronunciation is such a tricky area, it is comforting to find a book that motivates both the learner and the teacher. 
The activities are aimed at a wide range of ages and levels.

- Author: Mark Hancock
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Series: Cambridge Copy Collection

4. " A cognitive approach to language learning"

This is a serious approach to methodology with research into the  psycholinguistic and cognitive aspects of language acquisition. It is highly recommendable for its 'post-Krashen' angle and is fairly reader-friendly.
Its author, Peter Skehan is a teacher at the School of ELT, Thames Valley University, London.

- Author: Peter Skehan
- Publisher: Oxford University Press 1998
- Series: Oxford Applied Linguistics



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