1,000 Ideas for English Language Teachers

1. Cover to cover

You could start at the beginning and read to the end. If you are finding out about teaching English for the first time, then the resource will work as an introductory text to the subject.

2. Read a section

The contents page will direct you to different sections. In each section you will find units containing

10 ideas, tips, activities, questions or thoughts on a particular aspect of teaching. Some of the sections might not be immediately relevant to your context so you can leave these for later (when you might need them) and some sections will help you with immediate interests, concerns or questions.

 

 

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The Fine Art of Small Talk: How To Start a Conversation, Keep It Going, Build Networking Skills

The Fine Art of Small Talk: How To Start a Conversation, Keep It Going, Build Networking Skills — and Leave a Positive Impression!

Nationally recognized communication expert Debra Fine reveals the techniques and strategies anyone can use to make small talk--in any situation. Do you spend an abnormal amount of time hiding out in the bathroom or hanging out at the buffet table at social gatherings? Does the thought of striking up a conversation with a stranger make your stomach do flip-flops? Do you sit nervously through job interviews waiting for the other person to speak? Are you a "Nervous Ned or Nellie" when it comes to networking? Then it's time you mastered The Fine Art of Small Talk. With practical advice and conversation "cheat sheets," The Fine Art of Small Talk will help you learn to feel more comfortable in any type of social situation, from lunch with the boss to an association event to a cocktail party where you don't know a soul.

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Fire and Ice Book 1

Fire and Ice is the ONLY up-to-date programme available for the new Junior Cycle English Specification. Reflecting the revised Junior Cycle framework 2015 and containing the most current year plan, it is also the only programme written with knowledge of the SEC sample papers and including information from various guidelines published between December 2015 and March 2016. Fire and Ice 1 is an exciting textbook for students of first year English. It fires the imagination, making the English classroom an enjoyable and creative environment whilst also teaching that cool, intelligent, careful attention to clarity and accuracy builds confidence in spoken and written English. Written for the new Junior Cycle course, the Fire and Ice series has been carefully compiled to help you achieve all the objectives of the course. Fire and Ice 2 completes the series for second and third year students. Key features of the book: Rich and varied content is arranged into interesting and inspiring themes Learning outcomes are referenced for teachers and translated into student-friendly spidergrams Each lesson is framed by a skill-based learning intention,`What I Will Learn' Each collection builds the skills required to complete end-of-chapter oral and written tasks The PIE strategy (point, illustrate, explain) helps in answering questions comprehensively `Mind Your Language'sections focus on the grammatical rudiments of English, supporting writing skills Carefully chosen video and audio material is integrated into lessons and is accessible in your free eBook Clear success criteria are provided for all summative tasks and many other tasks throughout the collections There is a FREE eBOOK with this textbook! Your unique code is on the inside front cover. TEACHER RESOURCES The Teacher's Resource Book provides valuable additional material to encourage active learning and group work. Yearly Lesson Plan and other planning guidelines Reflection templates for portfolio tasks and oral communication Lesson Worksheets/Graphic Organisers/Differentiated Worksheets The FREE eBook blends all the digital resources available for the textbook in one place: Videos/Podcasts (Adverts/Short Films/Documentaries, etc.) Audio of poems and stories in the book Weblinks and YouTube references All of the digital material and supporting digital resources for teachers are available on GillExplore.ie, our smart, reliable and easy-to-use resources platform.

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Integrate Reading & Writing Building 1: Student Book

Integrate is a multi-level reading and writing series for beginner to intermediate learners of English. The series features reading passages in a variety of formats on high-interest topics linked to common academic standards. Throughout the series, learners gain familiarity with reading skills, reinforced through writing tasks. Reading comprehension is progressively developed in tandem with fluency. Students gradually expand their vocabulary through exposure to high-frequency and academic vocabulary related to the unit topics. Engaging videos and augmented reality (AR) content enrich the learning experience and provide opportunities for developing digital literacy and 21ST century skills.

 

CEFR Level A1+ - A2

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Master the Basics: English

The newly enlarged and updated edition of this useful book for ESL students covers all the fundamentals of English grammar and usage, including parts of speech and typical verb patterns in sentences. All English verb tenses are presented in detail, and instruction is presented in forming questions and answers, punctuation and capitalization in written English, and much more. The book also features summary grammar rules, illustrative word charts, and brief tests with answers to help students gauge their progress in mastering the English language.

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Achievers B1+ AUDIOS

Whit its ambitious vocabulary and grammar syllabus and thorough skills development,, Achievers prepares students to use and enjoy English at every level, and to succeed in the Cambridge English: KEY, PRELIMINARY, FIRST and ADVANCED exams and in the TOEFL junior test.

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Poptropica English American Version Level 2: Tests

Poptropica English is a 6-level course for Primary pupils which combines a solid ELT methodology with a dynamic, child-centered Online World. Based on the existing and proven methodology of Islands but updated with new characters, stories and content.

The Teacher’s Book provides an overview of the language and skills covered in the Pupil’s Book, as well as step-by-step lesson plans covering all the material and extra activities such as warm-ups and fun ideas to end each lesson.

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The ELL Teacher's Toolbox: Hundreds of Practical Ideas to Support Your Students

The ELL Teacher’s Toolbox is a practical, valuable resource to be used by teachers of English Language Learners, in teacher education credential programs, and by staff development professionals and coaches. It provides hundreds of innovative and research-based instructional strategies you can use to support all levels of English Language Learners. 

Written by proven authors in the field, the book is divided into two main sections: Reading/Writing and Speaking/Listening. Each of those sections includes “Top Ten” favorites and between 40 and 70 strategies that can be used as part of multiple lessons and across content areas. 

• Contains 60% new strategies
• Features ready-to-use lesson plans
• Includes reproducible handouts
• Offers technology integration ideas

The percentage of public school students in the U.S. who are English language learners grows each year—and with this book, you’ll get a ton of fresh, innovative strategies to add to your teaching arsenal. 

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Making Content Comprehensible for English Learners: The SIOP Model

Using a writing style that is practical and applicable to all kinds of classrooms, this widely popular book presents a user-friendly approach for planning and implementing lessons for teaching English learners and other students. It provides students with access to grade-level content, develops their academic English skills, and prepares them to be college and career ready.
The SIOP model is a comprehensive, coherent, research-validated, success-proven model for improving teaching effectiveness and ensuring academic gains for students. It can be implemented in all content areas at all grade levels and English proficiency levels.
Making Content Comprehensible for English Learners provides specific application of the SIOP to the Common Core and other state standards and includes a Reflect and Apply eText feature in which readers explain their rating of teachers' lessons, and Teaching with Technology vignettes that describe how to infuse technology into many different SIOP lessons.

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IELTS Academic & General Task 2. How to Write at a Band 9 Level

IELTS Academic & General Task 2. How to Write at a Band 9 Level

The 2016-2017 version of this book marks the 5th update since this work was first released in 2010. The purpose of this book has always been to provide the IELTS candidate with a brief but actionable summary of how to write an effective essay in the Task 2 portion of the Academic and General IELTS exams. This book should act as a supplement to the candidate’s repertoire of IELTS Writing resources. Although a helpful guide, candidates should couple what they learn from this book with active practice and personal feedback from an IELTS Writing coach. For candidates that do not have access to guidance, free feedback may be received from the ‘Post your writing’ section of the IELTSNetwork.com forum.

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