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How do we design sentences to fit their purposes and how do we combine them to communicate complex, contextualized meanings? In this witty and incisive book, Scott Thornbury takes discourse apart to show how it is organized and how it aids communication. Starting with an examination of genre, he goes on to look at how we structure written and spoken text and how we use these structures in comprehending meanings. Most importantly, he shows how insights into discourse can – and should – affect the work of language teachers. The idea that we need to help students work ‘at the level of text’ as well as make correct sentences is not a new one. But here you will find suggestions – backed up by practical, fun activities – for how you can achieve this in your classroom.
Level: Linjefag/Inspiration for any English teacher

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The ideal companion for any teacher interested in the use of technology in the language classroom, Blended Learning provides a practical overview of the technology currently available. It combines basic information for the technological novice with sophisticated ideas for using technology in the classroom. Teachers are offered practical ideas and suggestions for ways to use technology to enhance and support students’ learning. The authors also examine the implications of the use of technology for language teaching methodology in general. Authors: Pete Sharma & Barney Barrett
Level: Linjefag/Inspiration for any English teacher

Contents: Blended Learning — The Web: Using authentic materials — ELT Materials — Electronic dictionaries — Office Software — Interactive whiteboards — Portable devices — Computer-mediated communication — Creating and using your own resources — A brief look at the future — Appendix 1: Teacher's Resource Bank — Appendix 2: Getting started on the Web

This book is probably the only really user-friendly grammar for English teachers. Level: Linjefag / Any practising English teacher

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Many teachers still perceive task-based teaching as difficult to put it into practice. This book gives examples of a range of tasks suitable for all levels of learners: meaning-based and language-based, using both written and spoken English, problem-solving and discussion. The advice is based firmly in the classroom, but is backed up by thorough knowledge of research into language learning. Authors: Jane Willis and Dave Willis. Level: Linjefag/Inspiration for Language Teachers at all levels

• Readable, practical guide to designing, creating and using tasks.

• Accessible explanation of the basic principles behind Task Based Learning and Teaching.

• Examples of tasks from classrooms worldwide suitable for all learner levels.

• Sample lesson plans including a focus on form.

• Guidance on adapting course materials to include a task-based element.

Scott Thornbury's Grammar  helps teachers extend their range of techniques for teaching grammar to secondary and adult students. The up-to-date treatment of the many different approaches to grammar uses new ideas and adaptable activities to help teachers become more versatile and resourceful in the classroom. Level: Linjefag/Secondary level teachers

•  Three separate sections – sentence grammar, word grammar, and text grammar provide thorough coverage of grammar in use.

•  Over 60 generic activities encourage variety in class.

•  Fully-adaptable activities offer plenty of new ideas for experienced teachers.

•  Ready-made lessons provide extra support for new or trainee teachers.

How Languages are Learned, Third Edition, is the bestselling and highly readable introduction to the main theories of first and second language acquisition, relating them to approaches to classroom methodology and practice. Authors: Patsy M Lightbown and Nina Spada. Level: Linjefag

·  Develops coming teachers by discussing background principles and encouraging them to undertake small-scale action research projects.

·  A readable introduction to the main theories of first and second language acquisition, relating them to approaches to classroom methodology and practice.

·  Provides a link between theories on language acquisition and approaches and methodology in language teaching, and discusses practical implications for the classroom, using activities and projects.

·  Helps teachers to assess the merits of different methods and textbooks, and make the most of their time with learners.

·  New for this edition: explores recent theories (e.g. skill learning, connectionism, the 'noticing' hypothesis) and research on the teaching and learning of vocabulary, pronunciation and pragmatics.

·  Includes more on current theories of first language acquisition and early bilingualism, and factors affecting learning such as motivation, learning styles, etc.

This book is packed with practical advice drawn from the author's extensive experience as an English teacher, examiner and teacher trainer. It is entertaining and readable, and may be dipped into for innovative lesson ideas or read from cover to cover as a short, enjoyable course which uncovers exciting, practical teaching principles. In-depth chapters focus on:  starting with Shakespeare — learning to plan — living with objectives — managing behaviour — small texts — big texts — drama — differentiation. Trevor Wright addresses many of the anxieties that English teachers face and offers focused and realistic solutions to them. Trainee teachers will find lots of support in this cheerful little book. Practising English teachers can use it as a self-help guide and inspiration.
Contents: Chapter 1 Shakespeare: first contact — Chapter 2 Planning: the third element — Chapter 3 Learning to love objectives — Chapter 4 Poetry, small texts and pupil responses — Chapter 5 Managing learning, managing classrooms — Chapter 6 Evaluation — Chapter 7 The Framework: key issues — Chapter 8 Working with big texts — Chapter 9 Drama — Chapter 10 Differentiation
Level: Practising English teachers/Linjefag

A practical guide to the teaching of business English. Contents: What is special about business English? — Assessing needs and preferences — Designing a course — Selecting and developing materials — Teaching business speaking skills — Teaching business writing skills — How to teach business English at a distance — How to include intercultural training — Evaluating and assessing. Lots of photocopiable activities. By Evan Frendo.
Level: Practising teachers of business English

An introduction to all the considerations involved in running a successful course for TOEFL/IELTS/Cambridge exams: course planning, teaching skills etc. By Sally Burgess and Katie Head.
Level: Language teachers with "Exam" classes

A great book by Jeremy Harmer for trainee teachers, but also one that experienced teachers will benefit from. Contains: a description of the process people go through when writing; an analysis of different types of text in terms of genre, quality of writing etc.; activities for the teaching of spelling, punctuation etc.; teaching sequences for developing students’ skills in writing extended texts of many kinds; guides to various ways of responding to students' written work, and to establishing successful journal-writing programmes; a Task File of photocopiable training tasks.
Level: Linjefag/Any English Teacher

This text provides teachers with an introduction to the theory and practice of intercultural business communication, surveying key cultural dimensions and case studies. The approach is interactive, with exercises to encourage readers to reflect on their own attitudes and experience. Lots of inspiration and usable ideas. Author: Robert Gibson. Contents: The Intercultural Challenge; Cultural Dimensions; Business Communications; Cultures; Going Further. Level: Handelsskole and Language School Teachers

What is Literary Theory? Is there a relationship between literature and culture? In fact, what is literature, and does it matter? These are the sorts of questions addressed by Jonathan Culler in a book which steers a clear path through a subject which is often perceived to be impenetrable. It offers insights into theories about the nature of language and meaning, whether literature is a form of self-expression or a method of appeal to an audience, and outlines the ideas behind a number of different schools: deconstruction, feminist theory, semiotics, postcolonial theory, and structuralism amongst them. (149 pages)
Level: Library/Depot/Inspiration for all teachers of English literature

Contents: 1. What is theory?; 2. What is Literature and Does it Matter?; 3. Literature and Cultural Studies; 4. Language, Meaning, and Interpretation; 5. Rhetoric, Poetics, and Poetry; 6. Narrative; 7. Performative Language; 8. Identity, Identification, and the Subject; Appendix: Theoretical Schools and Movements; References; Further Reading; Index

Longman English Assessment is a computer-based test of English language proficiency. The assessment measures levels of ability in reading, listening, and written structures and recommends strategies for the learner to improve their English.

• Constructed by academic experts in assessment.
• Separate tests for each skill area: reading, listening, and written structures.
• Initial screening to direct learners to the appropriate testing level: beginning, intermediate, or advanced.
• Immediate results and personalized learning strategies following each test.

Licence: Unlimited number of users on one computer.

Send us a MAIL and we will send you a CD-Rom with samples of Longman English Assessment and other multimedia courses.

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Jeremy Harmer's highly praised The Practice of English Language Teaching is an essential guide for future teachers of English. The fourth edition has been completely revised to reflect new developments in language teaching. (488 pages) Level: Linjefag

Features include:

• a detailed discussion of English as a world language

• an evaluation of new technologies in the classroom

• a wide range of practical ideas reflecting current methodological practice

• an increased focus on issues such as: teacher development, learner autonomy and context-sensitive teaching

• a DVD showing extracts from real classes and discussions between the author and the teachers

Among the Contents: The Changing World of English; Describing the English Language; Describing Learners; Popular Methodology; Mistakes and Feedback; Educational Technology and Other Learning Resources; Teaching Language Construction; Reading; Listening; Writing; Speaking; Planning Lessons; Testing and Evaluation.

• Covers practical topics such as classroom observation, dealing with errors, lesson planning and presenting grammar
• Includes a glossary of terms used in teaching and training and suggestions for further reading

Designed for teachers who have to teach a subject other than English in English, this new resource book offers teachers of 11-18 year-olds ideas to create stimulating and varied lessons working with groups, pairs, whole classes, and mixed abilities. (151 pages) Authors: Sheelagh Deller and Christine Price. Level: Linjefag/IB Teachers/International Line Teachers/Language School and In-House Teachers

• Over 60 generic activities adapted to suit a variety of subjects and circumstances

• Useful information for subject teachers to explain language points

• Essential classroom language for non-native speaker teachers

• Activities offer ideas for giving input, teaching and activating key vocabulary, consolidation and revision, speaking, writing, and using technical resources and visuals.