Priority 1 Choosing a coursebook
It is an undeniable fact that coursebooks play a vital role in foreign language education. They are the basis…
Category: Coursebooks
Coursebooks in Classroom: Be Course flexible– be course friendly!
For most teachers a coursebook represents the backbone of the course providing the syllabus and accompanied by other components like…
Navigating the Maze of ELT Coursebooks: A Comprehensive Guide to Selection
ELT coursebooks are indispensable tools for us, educators, worldwide. Whether a seasoned instructor or a novice in the field, selecting…
Unlocking Language Learning: How to Choose the Perfect ELT Coursebook
It is an undoubted fact that coursebooks are a great resource for language learning. Every ELT classroom is unique, with…
Does the best coursebook really exist?
After completing my studies in the UK, I moved to Greece where I have been teaching English for twenty years.…
Woe is me! I Chose the Wrong Coursebook!
Amongst an educator’s greatest frustrations is none other than our misplaced faith in the educational materials we have before us.…
Criteria for selecting an ELT coursebook
Selecting the right English Language Teaching coursebook is very important for successful language learning. This article delves into the necessary…
When the coursebook is not enough: A framework for selecting and designing supplementary teaching materials.
Textbooks are key components in second language programs. They are usually the primary source for much of the language input…
The Course Book Conundrum. A study in despair
Let’s set the scene first. A well dressed representative from a prestigious publishing house comes to your school with…
The views of some linguists and ELT authors on coursebooks
ELT coursebook writers are professionals who create materials and resources for language teachers to use in their classes. They…