English Learning Products, Services, Books Reviews
English Grammar Workbooks
Top grammar workbook recommendations for English as a Second Language students and teachers. These grammar workbooks are used in both the UK and the United States for classes and self-study from beginning to advanced levels.
Recommended Books for Beginning English Learners
Recommendations for every beginning level American English or British English learner including course book, grammar books, exercise book, dictionary and vocabulary building resources.
Review: "English for KIDS" by Edusoft
Review of English Kids a Young Learner's CDROM produced by Edusoft by your About guide to English as a Second Language
Top Resource Books for American Idioms
Correct pronunciation can make all the difference when living in an English speaking country. This is especially true in the USA where the vast majority of citizens are not used to anything but standard US English. These books and cassettes will help you develop standard American pronunciation.
Top TOEFL Study Materials
Taking the TOEFL is a necessary step for any non US educated student wanting to study at a North American university. It is also increasingly required from other educational institutions throughout the world, as well as a desired or mandatory job qualification.
Top American English Pronunciation Help Books and Cassettes
One of the most frustrating aspects of learning a language is learning the idiomatic phrases, slang and common usage of native speakers. These five books focus on giving students a hand when learning North American idiomatic language. Some are reference guides, while others provide exercises to which can be used in the class or for self-study.
How to Choose Teaching Materials
This quick guide will help you in your decision making process and point you to some of the resources on this site that can help you find the right coursebooks and supplementary materials for your course
Review of TeLL me More® Premium
Review of TeLL Me More Premium English learning software
Top First Certificate Study Materials
Cambridge University's First Certificate Examination (FCE) is one of the most widely recognized qualifications around the world. The test is difficult requires serious preparation on very specific types of exam questions. These materials will help you prepare effectively for the examination.
Top Intermediate Level English Learning Software
Intermediate level English software packages build on the learner's knowledge of basic structures and vocabulary. More advanced structures are added and vocabulary areas are expanded with more emphasis on specialized subject discussions.
Top Teacher Resource Books for K - 12 ESL Learners
The range of language skills that young ESL learners need to acquire goes from basic speaking skills to the ability to express themselves in writing. These books focus on providing young ESL learners with all the skills they will need to succeed at school in an English speaking environment. They also young learners improve their English through...
Top Beginning English Learning Software
Beginning English software packages focus on providing basic structures and vocabulary. Most include pronunciation help and a number provide assistance in the learner's native language. Topics are usually rather general and many are designed to help the learner use English when travelling abroad.
English Learner Dictionaries
Top Recommendations for English Learner dictionaries for English as a Second Language learners and classes for both American English and British English.
Top Young Learners English Learning Software
English learning software for young learners provides entertaining immersive environments which help children learn English by participating.
Teacher Resource Books for ESL Adult Learners
As any ESL teacher knows, having a grab bag of enjoyable learning activities helps to liven up any ESL class. These activities are useful for teaching inductively, filling gaps and introducing topics. Here is a list of five books that are sure to help you times of need.
Cambridge English Online iPhone and iPad Apps
Review of a variety of iPhone and iPad apps by Cambridge English online focusing on learning English sounds and phonetics, as well as having fun for children and adults.
Review of Provoking Thought - Memory and Thinking in ELT by Hall Houston
Review of a resource book for ESL/EFL teachers entitled Provoking Thought - Memory and Thinking in ELT by Hall. This original book provides a wide variety of teaching activities centered on helping students integrate thought and memory into their learning patterns.
Master the TOEIC: Strategies by Chris Quinn
The series Master the TOEIC: Strategies by Chris Quinn is a unique guide on how to take the TOEIC, rather than a standard practice test book. It is well worth the investment and should boost TOEIC scores.
English Learning Apps from Red River Press
Review to English apps for the iPhone and iPad from Red River Press including English-at-Work, Travel English and Conversation English.