Books I recommend
Books I recommend
Here, you can find a curated list of books, all of which are in my library. I have read and used them as references and guides for my professional practice as well as personal growth. The list is divided into four parts: Part 1 – books for teachers, Part 2 – books for both teachers and students, Part 3 – literature and general reading in English, and Part 4 – coursebooks. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to get in touch. This list is regularly updated with new additions. Happy reading! [*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases/Como associada da Amazon, eu recebo por compras qualificadas]
Kindle-ebooks - under R$ 25,00 (for teachers and students)
English in the News: Real-life Vocabulary in Use and Collocations for B2/C1 Students, by Luiz Otávio Barros. Do you struggle to understand the vocabulary in English news? Does the complex language used in headlines and news reports confuse you? You’re not alone. Many B2, C1, TOEFL, and IELTS students face these challenges. But there’s a solution: English in the News. English in the News is your comprehensive guide to news-related vocabulary. As the first and only book of its kind, English in the News will dramatically improve your understanding of English news and your ability to engage in conversations about current events.
100 Phrasal Verbs to Learn for Life : Vocabulary Expansion for High-Intermediate and Advanced Students, by Luiz Otávio Barros. If you’re a high-intermediate to advanced student of English as a foreign or second language, and you sometimes feel like giving up on phrasal verbs, you’re not alone. Phrasal verbs can be a nightmare for EFL/ESL students of all ages and levels, and the lists of phrasal verbs with meanings and examples you find on the Internet aren’t always useful. 100 Phrasal Verbs to Learn for Life offers a fresh approach to helping B2, C1, TOEFL/IELTS, and Cambridge First/Advanced students learn phrasal verbs more effectively.
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The Only Academic Phrasebook You’ll Ever Need: 600 Examples of Academic Language, by Luiz Otávio Barros. If you know the basics of academic writing but struggle to express your ideas using the right words, This book is a lifesaver. It is a short, reader-friendly bank of academic “sentence templates” written for both graduate and undergraduate students who need help with their essays, dissertations, and theses. Students preparing for the TOEFL and IELTS exams will find this book useful, too. It contains 600 sentence frames organized around the typical sections of an academic paper. It will NOT teach you academic skills such as choosing the right research question, writing clear paragraphs, and so on. But it will help you find the best way to say what you want to say so you can ace that academic paper and get the grade you deserve back to menu
39 Task-Based Language Teaching and Learning Activities: A Very Practical Guide to Using TBL in the ESL/EFL Classroom, by Jackie Bolen. Teach fun, effective one-on-one English lessons with kids with these engaging ESL activities and games. back to menu
39 Awesome 1-1 ESL Activities: For English Teachers of Kids (7-13) Who Want to Have Better Private Teaching Classes, by Jackie Bolen and Jennifer Booker Smith. Teach fun, effective one-on-one English lessons with kids with these engaging ESL activities and games.back to menu
The Ultimate Teaching English as a Second Language Book of Speaking Activities, by Andromeda Jones. The Ultimate Teaching ESL Book of Speaking Activities is a resource pack containing roleplays, problem solving activities, questions, visual materials and a whole host of other stuff to make your classes special. It contains over 30 class activities to keep students talking and cut down on your preparation time.
101 ESL Activities: Games, Activities, Practical ideas, & Teaching Tips For English Teachers of Teenagers and Adults, by Jackie Bolen and Jennifer Booker Smith. In 101 ESL Activities for Teenagers and Adults, you’ll get a ton of ideas to use in your own classroom. The highly-detailed descriptions will show you exactly how to use the activities during your lessons. The clearly and concisely explained activities will help you add instructional variety and put the focus back on your students. back to menu
500 Grammar Based Conversation Questions, by
Larry W. PittsLarry W. Pitts. If you teach grammar to English language learners, this book will make your life a whole lot easier.It’s a great way for your students to practice grammar in a natural and engaging way.Each topic has 17 questions which will fill between 20 and 50 minutes of class time depending on how talkative your students are. It’s a perfect supplement to any of the major ESL or EFL textbooks that teach the four skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) and contain a grammar component.The grammar points are organized with the most commonly taught grammar points at the beginning of the book.There is also a grammar explanation section for each grammar point that will act as a refresher for teacher. back to menu
English Teaching Emergency: No Textbook, No-Prep, No Materials ESL/EFL Activities and Games for Busy Teachers, by Jackie Bolen
This book has activities for elementary school kids to adults, and for beginners to advanced. The activities are divided by both skill and level, so you’ll be able to find what you’re looking for in seconds!’
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Board Games and Cards for teachers
Play To Learn – Questions For Advanced Students, by Márcia Cristina Garcia Carvalho. It is a 30-card deck with 250 questions about money, friendship, environment, social issues, travel, immigration, etc. back to menu
PLAY TO LEARN – FEELINGS, by Márcia Cristina Garcia Carvalho, is a 48-card deck designed to teach children 24 feelings and emotions names. A 50x50cm board game is included back to menu
Part 1 - books for teachers
Grammar for English Language Teachers, by Martin Parrot, provides invaluable support to teachers in training and those with more experience. In addition to clearly explaining and illustrating grammar, the book examines difficulties learners often encounter and offers help and advice in planning lessons. It explores the complexity of grammatical choices in an accessible way. I highly recommend it. back to menu
Learning Teaching by Jim Scrivener explains the basic principles at work in the language classroom and shows how to plan successful lessons and courses. Packed with hundreds of immediately usable ideas and techniques, it is suitable for both newly qualified and more experienced teachers. back to menu
The Cambridge Guide to Second Language Teacher Education, edited by Anne Burns and Jack C. Richards, is a collection of 30 original articles addressing issues, debates, and approaches in contemporary second language teacher education. The volume covers a wide range of themes, including professionalism, pedagogical knowledge, and teacher development. It also explores key topics such as distance education, non-native English-speaking educators, technology in the language classroom, assessment, and standards. back to menu
Teaching Listening Comprehension, by Penny Ur. In Part One, some essential background issues are dealt with. The author defines the characteristics of real-life listening, analyzes the problems encountered by language learners, and discusses the considerations involved in planning successful classroom learning practices. Part Two contains a wide variety of exercise types. The activities range in level from elementary to advanced, suitable for both adults and children. back to menu
A Course in English Language Teaching, by Penny Ur prrovides a comprehensive introduction to English Language teaching, and is suitable for teachers in a variety of educational settings. Some topics discussed in this book are: English as an international language, language acquisition theories as teaching methodologies, using digital supplementary materials, Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL).
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language, edited by Marianne Celce-Murcia, gives both experienced and prospective ESL/EFL teachers the theoretical background and practical applications they need to decide which methods, materials, and resources can and should be used in their classrooms. It is the result of the cooperation among 40 acknowledged specialists. Some of the topics discussed include Computers in Language Teaching, Syllabus Design, Cognitive Approaches to Grammar Instruction, Styles and Strategies of Language Learners, Building Awareness and Practical Skills to Facilitate Cross-Cultural Communications, and more. back to menu
About Language, by Scott Thornbury, this book asks, “What is it that a teacher needs to know about English in order to teach it effectively?” The book develops teachers’ language awareness through a wide range of tasks, which involve them in analyzing English to discover its underlying systems. It consists of 31 units focusing on varieties of English, models of grammar, spoken grammar, and phraseology. Each unit contains up to 12 tasks, and the language is illustrated with authentic sources. back to menu
Teaching English Today: Contexts and Objectives, by Susan Holden and Vinícius Nobre. This book is designed for use both on training courses and by the individual reader. The content covers a range of learner age groups from young learners to adults. The aim is to encourage teachers to feel confident to develop their own personal abilities. The units focus on practical ideas on how to teach both skills and systems in a critical and reflexive approach. It also includes units on testing and assessment and teachers’ professional-development. A must-have for independent teachers. back to menu
English for Academic Purposes – A guide and resource book for teachers, by R.R. Jordan. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the field of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) for teachers. It looks not only at study skills but also at other central concerns of EAP, such as needs analysis, syllabus and course design, methodology and materials, learning styles and cultural awareness, tests and exams, and academic style and genre analysis. The author adopts a user-friendly approach in which theoretical considerations are balanced with practical experience. back to menu
Inglês para Professor – Vocabulário, gramática e pronúncia para professores [brasileiros] de inglês, Higor Cavalcante, este é um livro essencial na biblioteca do professor de inglês brasileiro. O autor criou um verdadeiro guia com base em suas observações como professor e como professor formador de professores. O livro traz explicações para as áreas de maior dificuldade, variados exemplos, exercícios para prática dos pontos estudados, resposta de todos os exercícios e muito mais.
O Aprendizado Cooperativo Na Sala De Aula, Christine C M Goh and George M Jacobs. Este livro aborda a lógica para a utilização de trabalhos em grupo para facilitar o desenvolvimento linguístico e orienta como planejar as atividades em grupo por meio de explicações dos princípios e das técnicas do aprendizado cooperativo. São apresentadas dezoito técnicas de aprendizado cooperativo para ajudar os alunos a colaborar com seus colegas e a contribuir com seu próprio aprendizado.
Part 2 - books for teachers and students
Refresher Vocabulary & Grammar Tests, by Ricardo Madureira – 50 unidades, 10 seções de revisão e de testes oferecem ao leitor uma variada gama de vocabulário e gramática, com numerosos exercícios seguidos de respostas. – A obra é concluída com um teste de vocabulário com 200 questões, além de 10 unidades extras, com temas variados, como “false friends”, “true friends”, “phrasal verbs”, “collocations”.
Combinando palavras em inglês, Denilso de Lima, neste livro, o autor descomplica o conceito de “collocations” de forma divertida e prática. Por meio de dicas simples, exemplos e atividades, o leitor perceberá como as collocations são importantes para falar inglês de modo muito mais natural, sem a necessidade de decorar inúmeras regras gramaticais ou de colecionar palavras isoladas. Super indicado para alunos de qualquer nível, professores e estudantes de Letras.
Gramática de uso da língua inglesa, Denilso de Lima. Por meio de uma linguagem direta, simples e didática, este livro esclarece as dúvidas gramaticais mais frequentes em relação ao inglês, sempre considerando o uso da língua e não análise gramatical. Recomendado para alunos de todos os níveis e professores, tanto experientes quanto em formação. O livro traz ainda exercícios com resposta, dicas, e frases usadas em situações reais de comunicação.
Inglês na ponta da língua, Denilso de Lima, é destinado a estudantes de todos os níveis. Reúne dicas práticas para aquisição de vocabulário em inglês. Além de estratégias que ajudam a organizar as palavras, o livro também aborda a gramática de forma simples e divertida. Professores também podem se beneficiar dos exercícios e dicas sobre motivação e organização.
Part 3 - Extended Reading in English
Finding Me, Viola Davis: “In my book, you will meet a little girl named Viola who ran from her past until she made a life-changing decision to stop running forever. This is my story, from a crumbling apartment in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to the stage in New York City, and beyond. This is the path I took to finding my purpose and my strength, but also to finding my voice in a world that didn’t always see me. Finding Me is a deep reflection on my past and a promise for my future. My hope is that my story will inspire you to light up your own life with creative expression and rediscover who you were before the world put a label on you.”
The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage, by Mel Robbins. The 5 Second Rule is the secret to changing anything about your life. You can use the Rule and its countdown method to break any bad habit, interrupt self-doubt and negative self-talk, and push yourself to take the actions that will change your life. The secret to changing your life isn’t knowing what to do–it’s knowing how to make yourself do it.It’s a simple tool, backed by research, and it has changed the lives of millions. It will work for you too.
Part 4 - Coursebooks
Speak Your Mind – Student’s Book & app – 2 , by Mickey Rogers. Speak Your Mind is a new 6-level general English course that helps young adults to develop effective communication skills. It has a focus on speaking English in local and global scenarios and provides students with coping strategies designed to increase their confidence in a variety of situations.
American English File 1, 3rd Edition, Students’ Book, by Christina Latham-Koenig, Clive Oxenden, Jerry Lambert, Paul Seligson, Kate Chomacki. Unique, lively, and enjoyable lessons are renowned for getting students talking. Lessons and activities that provide the necessary language, motivation, and opportunity for students to talk with confidence. Learners build confidence to communicate with a proven balance of Grammar, Vocabulary, Pronunciation, and Skills Development in every File.
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