Research Guides: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: TESOL Resources

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The Cambridge Guide to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
An up-to-date guide to the central areas of applied linguistics and language studies with particular reference to TESOL. It looks at the current state of TESOL as well as at what is likely to happen in the future.

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Classroom Instruction That Works with English Language Learners, 2nd Edition by Jane D. Hill; Kirsten B. Miller
ISBN: 9781416618195
Publication Date: 2013-01-01
In this book, Jane Hill and Kirsten Miller take the reenergized strategies from the second edition of Classroom Instruction That Works and apply them to students in the process of acquiring English.
Debates in ESOL Teaching and Learning by Kathy Pitt
ISBN: 9780415353748
Publication Date: 2005-11-10
This unique book provides a lively introduction to the theory and research surrounding the adult learning of English for Speakers of Other Languages.
English Language Learning Materials by Brian Tomlinson (Editor)
ISBN: 9781441178565
Publication Date: 2008-03-17
This research collection presents a critical review of the materials used for learning English around the world.
Success on Your Certificate Course in English Language Teaching by Caroline Brandt
ISBN: 9781847878717
Publication Date: 2006-01-01
Caroline Brandt's book is an invaluable guide to anyone thinking of enrolling on one of these courses. With a clear and concise structure that follows your general interest in TESOL right through to the intricacies of the course itself, it can be used from initial research stages to final qualifications, and beyond.
Teaching ESL/EFL Reading and Writing by I. S. P. Nation
ISBN: 9780203891643
Publication Date: 2008-10-15
Using a framework based on principles of teaching and learning, this guide for teachers and teacher trainees provides a wealth of suggestions for helping learners at all levels of proficiency develop their reading and writing skills and fluency.

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Try BrowZine - This new scholarly newsstand platform allows you to create a personalized bookshelf to stay up to date with your favorite scholarly journals and be notified when new issues and articles are available. Use BrowZine.com or the BrowZine app as a newsstand to browse and read scholarly articles from Forsyth Library from any device. Here’s a brief overview video of BrowZine.

TESL-EJ
Research and practice of English as a second or foreign language. Welcomes studies in ESL/EFL pedagogy, second language acquisition, language assessment, applied socio- and psycholinguistics, and other related areas.
TESOL
Covers topics of interest to foreign language educators, including research & theory-based practices, practice-oriented theorizing & research, etc.
TESL Reporter
Dedicated to the dissemination of ideas and issues of interest to teachers of English to speakers of other languages worldwide.
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Purdue OWL: ESL Teacher Resources
The list includes links to organizations and journals of interest to language teachers and language policy developers, as well as to a selection of online teaching and reference materials. Each of these links is a portal to an extensive collection of further resources for the professional ESL community.
TESOL Resource Center
The TESOL Resource Center contains lesson plans, teaching tips, activities, assessment tools, and much more.

Open Educational Resources (OERs)
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Sharing Our Knowledge: Best Practices for Supporting English Language Learners in Schools
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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: TESOL Resources