Practical Teacher Resource Books
Methodology, Pedagogy, Research
Teaching By Principles: An Interactive Approach to Language Pedagogy (3rd ed.)
H. Douglas Brown (2007, Pearson Education ESL)
Second Language Acquisition Myths: Applying Second Language Research to Classroom Teaching
Steven Brown, Jenifer Larson-Hall (2012, University of Michigan Press/ELT)
Addresses myths and questions that many teachers and students have about language learning.
Classroom Observation Tasks: A Resource Book for Language Teachers and Trainers
Ruth Wajnryb (1992, Cambridge University Press)
Classroom observation tasks for language teaching that focus on observing, analyzing, and reflecting.
Activities (all skills)
Zero Prep
Laurel Pollard (1997, Alta Book Center)
Activities categorized by target language skills
Grammar
Practical English Usage
Michael Swan (2005, Oxford University Press)
A grammar reference guide addressing major problem points
English Grammar Today
Ronald Carter, Michael McCarthy, Geraldine Mark, Anne O'Keeffe (2011, Cambridge University Press)
A grammar reference guide designed for intermediate learners of English
The Teacher's Grammar of English with Answers: A Course Book and Reference Guide
Ron Cowan (2008, Cambridge University Press)
A comprehensive grammar resource text with teaching suggestions and analysis of common learner errors.
The Ins and Outs of Prepositions: A Guidebook for ESL Student (2nd ed.)
Jean Yates (2011, Barron's Educational Series)
"This book offers practical guidelines for correct preposition usage, and provides hundreds of examples that incorporate English prepositions into familiar contexts. The author examines more than 60 prepositions."
Grammar practice activities: A practical guide for teachers (2nd ed.)
Penny Ur (2009, Cambridge University Press)
A classic grammar activities text that focuses on teaching grammar in a communicative way.
101 Clear Grammar Tests: Reproducible Grammar Tests for ESL/EFL Classes
Keith S. Folse , Jeanine Aida Ivone , Shawn Pollgreen (2005, University of Michigan Press/ELT)
100 grammar comprehension tests for beginning and intermediate ESL students that may be photocopied for use.
More Grammar Games: Cognitive, Affective and Movement Activities for EFL Students
Mario Rinvolucri (1990, Cambridge University Press)
"Cognitive, affective and drama activities for EFL students"
Fun with grammar: communicative activities for the Azar grammar series
Suzanne Woodward (1997, Prentice Hall Regents)
200 communicative and interactive grammar games to reinforce grammar concepts. Includes handouts which can be photocopied for classroom use.
*e-book version also available
Writing
501 Writing Prompts Series (2nd Ed.) LLC LearningExpress (Learningexpress, Llc, 2014)
501 prompts for persuasive, expository, narrative, and literary response writing. Sample essays, rubrics, and scoring explanations included.
*The PDF file of the 1st edition is available here
Response to student writing: Implications for second language students
Dana R. Ferris (2003, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates)
"analyzes the literature on response to the writing of second language students, and discusses the implications of the research for teaching practice in the areas of written and oral teacher commentary on student writing, error correction, and facilitation of peer response."
Speaking
Conversation Inspirations: Over 2400 Conversation Topics
Nancy Ellen Zelman (2005, Pro Lingua Associates)
Conversation Strategies: Pair and Group Activities for Developing Communicative Competence (2nd ed.)
David Kehe, Peggy Dustin Kehe (2004, Pro Lingua Associates)
Vocabulary
Word Knowledge: A Vocabulary Teacher's Handbook
Cheryl Boyd Zimmerman (2008, Oxford)
Vocabulary (Resource Books for Teachers)
John Morgan, Mario Rinvolucri (2004, Oxford University Press)
Vocabulary Activities
Penny Ur (2012, Cambridge University Press)
Adaptable activities for the following categories: Vocabulary expansion, Vocabulary review, Advanced vocabulary study, Vocabulary testing, Mainly for fun.
Culture
Tips for Teaching Culture: Practical Approaches to Intercultural Communication
Ann C. Wintergerst, Joe McVeigh (2010, Pearson Education ESL)
Introduces approaches for English language teachers to build intercultural understanding and presents techniques for teaching culture.
Teaching By Principles: An Interactive Approach to Language Pedagogy (3rd ed.)
H. Douglas Brown (2007, Pearson Education ESL)
Second Language Acquisition Myths: Applying Second Language Research to Classroom Teaching
Steven Brown, Jenifer Larson-Hall (2012, University of Michigan Press/ELT)
Addresses myths and questions that many teachers and students have about language learning.
Classroom Observation Tasks: A Resource Book for Language Teachers and Trainers
Ruth Wajnryb (1992, Cambridge University Press)
Classroom observation tasks for language teaching that focus on observing, analyzing, and reflecting.
Activities (all skills)
Zero Prep
Laurel Pollard (1997, Alta Book Center)
Activities categorized by target language skills
Grammar
Practical English Usage
Michael Swan (2005, Oxford University Press)
A grammar reference guide addressing major problem points
English Grammar Today
Ronald Carter, Michael McCarthy, Geraldine Mark, Anne O'Keeffe (2011, Cambridge University Press)
A grammar reference guide designed for intermediate learners of English
The Teacher's Grammar of English with Answers: A Course Book and Reference Guide
Ron Cowan (2008, Cambridge University Press)
A comprehensive grammar resource text with teaching suggestions and analysis of common learner errors.
The Ins and Outs of Prepositions: A Guidebook for ESL Student (2nd ed.)
Jean Yates (2011, Barron's Educational Series)
"This book offers practical guidelines for correct preposition usage, and provides hundreds of examples that incorporate English prepositions into familiar contexts. The author examines more than 60 prepositions."
Grammar practice activities: A practical guide for teachers (2nd ed.)
Penny Ur (2009, Cambridge University Press)
A classic grammar activities text that focuses on teaching grammar in a communicative way.
101 Clear Grammar Tests: Reproducible Grammar Tests for ESL/EFL Classes
Keith S. Folse , Jeanine Aida Ivone , Shawn Pollgreen (2005, University of Michigan Press/ELT)
100 grammar comprehension tests for beginning and intermediate ESL students that may be photocopied for use.
More Grammar Games: Cognitive, Affective and Movement Activities for EFL Students
Mario Rinvolucri (1990, Cambridge University Press)
"Cognitive, affective and drama activities for EFL students"
Fun with grammar: communicative activities for the Azar grammar series
Suzanne Woodward (1997, Prentice Hall Regents)
200 communicative and interactive grammar games to reinforce grammar concepts. Includes handouts which can be photocopied for classroom use.
*e-book version also available
Writing
501 Writing Prompts Series (2nd Ed.) LLC LearningExpress (Learningexpress, Llc, 2014)
501 prompts for persuasive, expository, narrative, and literary response writing. Sample essays, rubrics, and scoring explanations included.
*The PDF file of the 1st edition is available here
Response to student writing: Implications for second language students
Dana R. Ferris (2003, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates)
"analyzes the literature on response to the writing of second language students, and discusses the implications of the research for teaching practice in the areas of written and oral teacher commentary on student writing, error correction, and facilitation of peer response."
Speaking
Conversation Inspirations: Over 2400 Conversation Topics
Nancy Ellen Zelman (2005, Pro Lingua Associates)
Conversation Strategies: Pair and Group Activities for Developing Communicative Competence (2nd ed.)
David Kehe, Peggy Dustin Kehe (2004, Pro Lingua Associates)
Vocabulary
Word Knowledge: A Vocabulary Teacher's Handbook
Cheryl Boyd Zimmerman (2008, Oxford)
Vocabulary (Resource Books for Teachers)
John Morgan, Mario Rinvolucri (2004, Oxford University Press)
Vocabulary Activities
Penny Ur (2012, Cambridge University Press)
Adaptable activities for the following categories: Vocabulary expansion, Vocabulary review, Advanced vocabulary study, Vocabulary testing, Mainly for fun.
Culture
Tips for Teaching Culture: Practical Approaches to Intercultural Communication
Ann C. Wintergerst, Joe McVeigh (2010, Pearson Education ESL)
Introduces approaches for English language teachers to build intercultural understanding and presents techniques for teaching culture.