ESL 200 High Beginning

Updated 11/28/11

GRAMMAR/WRITING

COMMENTS

Title: Focus on Grammar 1

Author: Schoenberg and Maurer

ISBN-13: 9780134583273

Publisher: Pearson Longman

Free MyEnglishLab codes available from George Hein in ATC 305.

Title: Grammar in Context Basic

Author: Sandra Elbaum

ISBN-13: 9781305075405

Publisher: National Geographic Learning

 

READING

COMMENTS

Title: Readings for Today 1

Author: Lorraine C. Smith; Nancy Nici Mare

ISBN-13: 9781111033583

Publisher: National Geographic Learning

Highly academic. Good comprehension and vocabulary exercises.

Maria likes it, students seem to like it as well. 

Pati’s students thought it was too hard, esp. the word form exercises.

Gloria feels the topics are too dry.

Title: Reading Explorer Intro

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Publisher: National Geographic Learning

Per Letty, too hard for students , topics not relevant

Title: Reading Advantage 1

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Recommended by Letty and Gloria. Not as academic and the topics are more relatable. 

However, MUST supplement reading comprehension. The exercises in the book are too simple and short. Add some comprehension questions where students must write out the answers.

Title: Active Skills for Reading: Intro

Author: Anderson, Neil J.

ISBN-13: 978-1-4240-0186-6

Publisher:

Recommended by Letty and Gloria. Not as academic and the topics are more relatable.

However, MUST supplement reading comprehension. The exercises in the book are too simple and short. Add some comprehension questions where students must write out the answers.

Title: Weaving It Together 1: Connecting Reading and Writing, 3rd ed.

Author: Broukal, Milada

ISBN-13: 978-1-4240-5603-3

Publisher: Heinle Cengage Learning

Recommended by Valerie and Linda. Integrated reading, vocabulary and writing skills. High interest topics (not too academic), a variety of exercises, appropriate writing skills including grammar and punctuation.

LISTENING/SPEAKING

COMMENTS

Title: Pearson English Interactive Level 1

Publisher: Pearson Longman

An excellent video-based English learning software program that students can use anywhere with any device to improve their listening, speaking, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary skills. Free MyEnglishLab codes available from George Hein in ATC 305.

Title: Connect with English Episodes 1-12

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McGraw-HillVideos are available online at: http://www.learner.org/resources/series71.html?pop=yes&pid=942

Make sure your students know which episode to watch. The comprehension books are not recommended. Most just use the video.


REMOVED:

Basic English Grammar – Too difficult for this level

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