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See what people are saying about Dr. Janik's new book on the neurobiological underpinnings of TESL/TESOL and learning that deal specifically with "effective learning."

Free downloads of texts for teachers. (You need Acrobat Reader as the files are in PDF format)

This time-tested classic text (not an edited volume) integrates theory and practice and provides comprehensive coverage of bilingual and ESL issues. The text integrates the fields of ESL, bilingual, and multicultural education and provides rich examples of effective practices and their underlying research knowledge base.

This resource book features 130 reproducible activities for teachers of grades 2-6+ who have ESL students in addition to mainstream students. The book also contains notes on culture shock and language acquisition, plus strategies, tips, and lesson plans to help social and academic adjustment. Activities help develop vocabulary, listening skills, reading, writing, following directions, math, health, and more, giving teachers a wealth of ready-to-use classroom material.

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Terrific Teaching Tips, Games, Mini-Books & More to Help New Students from Every Nation Build Basic English Vocabulary and Feel Welcome!

This innovative course combines language learning with training in basic computer skills and word processing appropriate for most versions of Microsoft Word (Windows 95 and later). Its illustrated, easy-to-read computer instructions make it very accessible to high beginner ESL students.

Longman English Language Teaching is a leading educational publisher of quality resources for all ages and abilities across the curriculum, providing solutions for teachers and students.

A practical resource book which is easy to use and fits well into any lesson plan

Contains stories to teach them new vocabulary, help students with their pronuciation and to enjoy themselves while learning.

Timesavers for Teachers specializes in printable, often-used classroom forms, report card comments, spelling activities, practical teacher tools, worksheets and downloadable teaching materials designed to save teachers valuable time.