This resource book of vocabulary practice activities enables teachers to teach vocabulary communicatively in the classroom. Learner-centred in its approach, the material has the dual aim of helping students acquire vocabulary and develop skills and strategies for effective learning. Redesigned from the original version, this photocopiable resource pack retains a fresh approach to vocabulary learning. The book provides a variety of stimulating activities which require learners to actively use the target vocabulary. It develops learning skills, helping learners to become more efficient in organising, storing and remembering new vocabulary. It is easy to use with clear teacher’s notes on the left hand pages and facing photocopiable worksheets on the right. The resource book is accompanied by a cassette (Lower Intermediate to Intermediate only) for further practice of the key vocabulary.

Discussions A-Z is a photocopiable resource book of speaking activities designed to encourage lively, natural discussion among advanced level students. Providing a refreshing perspective on many common themes the material consists of 26 topic-based units, each filled with a variety of stimulating activities. The units contain authentic reading and listening texts intended to be used as stimulus for discussion. The accompanying CD provides a wide range of native speaker accents. The teacher's pages provide clear instructions for each activity, as well as providing a wealth of background information on each topic, keys to the activities, complete tapescripts and suggestions for discussion-based writing activities. The material is designed to be flexible and free-standing: activities can either be used as the basis for a discussion course or dipped into in or out of sequence.

Singing Grammar is part of the Cambridge Copy Collection. It is a resource book of supplementary materials for the teaching of grammar through the medium of song. It contains eighteen songs, each with a specific grammar focus, and is suitable for students from elementary to intermediate level. For each of the songs there is a clear page of teaching notes followed by a motivating song worksheet, a grammar exercise page and a fun grammar game for classroom use. The material is especially suitable for younger learners but could also be used successfully with adults.

• songs specifically written for different age groups and levels
• a variety of musical styles
• step-by-step instructions and tips for teachers
• a range of exercise types
• photocopiable worksheets and games
• useful pop music glossary
• alternative karaoke or slow version for each song
• songbook containing lyrics and chords.

The Book of Days is a resource book of skills material based around particular days of the year. The material is intended to provide a diversion from the main course book by offering innovative listening, reading and discussion texts designed primarily to stimulate conversation and at the same time inform learners of the origins and customs of world festival days. The Book of Days is aimed primarily at adults and young adults at intermediate to upper-intermediate level but could also be adapted for use with other levels. It contains

• innovative supplementary material about world festival days
• detailed teacher's notes offering suggestions for exploiting the material in a variety of ways
• authentic reading and listening texts providing teachers with first-hand accounts of world festival days.

Imaginative Projects is a photocopiable supplementary resource book for teachers of EFL learners aged 11-17. This book provides a bank of ten projects, on themes designed to capture the imagination of students and encourage them to use English naturally in groups to work on the projects end product such as a poster, radio programme, or performance. This flexible material is linked to coursebook topics and language areas. Eight of the projects consist of four single lesson 'mini projects' that can be used independently. It offers step-by-step teaching notes, a cross-referenced map of the book and a mini-map at the start each project. If you need a motivating, enjoyable alternative to supplement your coursebook, Imaginative Projects is ideal.

This resource book for teachers of young students contains a bank of motivating activities to supplement course material. The eight sections are full of useful ideas for fun activities in a variety of teaching situations. Activities range from 'getting to know you' activities to games that practise the alphabet, numbers and spelling as well as activities that focus on vocabulary, writing, grammar and longer projects. Each activity is explained using step-by-step instructions with photocopiable material on facing pages.

• Material to suit students of different levels
• A combination of tried and tested activities as well as more innovative material
• Carefully chosen contexts designed to make the learning process fun, meaningful and memorable for younger students
• A wide variety of task types which allow students to work individually, in pairs, in groups or as a whole class.

Meanings and Metaphors contains a lively collection of vocabulary activities which will open up the world of figurative language to students of intermediate level and above. Each of the 34 photocopiable units has a clear step-by-step lesson plan for the busy teacher which includes a useful background information section for extra support. All the words and expressions included in the book have been checked against the Cambridge International Corpus to ensure that they are relevant, up-to-date and useful to the students. The material in Meanings and Metaphors can be used to supplement most course books and is suitable for a wide range of teaching environments.

Pronunciation Games is a teacher's resource book containing photocopiable pronunciation games for use in the classroom. Each unit contains an enjoyable activity designed to raise learners' awareness of an aspect of English pronunciation. The activities are suitable for use with a wide range of levels and focus on pronunciation points ranging from individual sounds and word stress to sentence stress and intonation. The Teacher's Pages provide clear instructions for conducting each game, background information and suggestions for adapting the games to the needs of particular groups of learners.

Instant Grammar Lessons is part of Thomson ELT's series of photocopiable teachers' resource books. It provides supplementary practice for students who have already met the main areas of English grammar.

Lessons With Laughter is part of Heinle's Instant Lessons series - a range of photocopiable books for busy teachers that are quick and easy to use. It is a bank of 92 lessons which can be used with the minimum of preparation and which focus on four areas: Jokes, Cartoons, Misprints, and Funny Stories.

Are you a busy teacher looking for fun activities to compliment your own material or a coursebook? Do you find yourself standing in for absent colleagues at short notice? Then Quizzes, Questionnaires and Puzzles is the book that will make your teaching experience less stressful and your classes more enjoyable.

This carefully selected collection of photocopiables offers 60 ready-made activities that are easy-to-use and can be slotted into any lesson with minimal preparation. The activities last from 20 minutes to a full 50-minute lesson and are intended to promote intermediate level students' speaking and reading skills.

The material offers quizzes, questionnaires and puzzles on a range of topics, looking at them from an original angle that students can relate to, thus promoting genuinely interesting discussion. Each activity has 1-2 photocopiable pages for the students plus teachers’ notes, including useful language, preparation instructions, and a lead-in and a follow-up task.

The Grammar Activity Book is a collection of photocopiable grammar games and activities designed to liven up the English language classroom. The material is aimed mainly at younger students but could also be used with other age groups. Each of the sixty-two activities is accompanied by a page of notes to the teacher which clearly outline who the activity is for, the main grammar focus, the time needed and how to prepare for the lesson. There are then step-by-step instructions on how to set the activity up in the language classroom. This bank of materials is full of thought-provoking activities that engage the learner both in exploring aspects of structure and using language in a meaningful way. The material can be integrated easily into the course structure so that the grammar lesson can be supplemented in a motivating and highly enjoyable way.

This collection of reproducible masters provides teachers with additional material to motivate students at all levels.

• Photocopiable, spiral-bound format
• Step-by-Step lesson plans and notes for the teacher
• All designed to bridge the gap between the classroom and life and add humour to the classroom

Are you constantly looking for extra activities for your young students? Are you always short of time? Primary Activity Box will help you out. The photocopiable resource book contains a wide variety of games and activities designed to supplement your coursebook.

• Each of the games and activities is designed to make learning fun
• The material is very easy to use: every activity has clear step-by-step instructions explaining what you need before class, how to set the activity up in the classroom and ideas for optional follow-up tasks.
• It comes with a CD containing listen-and-do activities, creative dictations as well as a range of songs, rhymes and chants.
• There are extra game templates to help you adapt the activities to your individual learners
• The wide range of activities means that the material is suitable for different learning and teaching styles.

Would you like to give your pupils more opportunities to speak to each other in English? Are you looking for fun activities you know they will enjoy? Do you need materials that are easy to use and quick to prepare? Then Primary Communication Box is just what you need. It contains over 50 photocopiable speaking activities designed to encourage real communication in the primary classroom.

• Lots of different activity types including information gaps, role plays, class surveys and open discussions mean your lessons are varied.
• Activities based on realistic speaking situations so that pupils can cope in the real world.
• Pupils are encouraged to work in pairs, small groups and with the whole class to share ideas and opinions in meaningful contexts.
• Many of the activities are suitable for learners preparing for the Cambridge Young Learners English Tests.
• Clear step-by-step teaching notes make preparation easy.

Packed with more than 50 games and activities to make learning grammar fun for children. The book includes puzzles, games, crosswords and other task-based activities.

This photocopiable resource book makes pronunciation in the primary classroom fun. As part of the Cambridge Copy Collection, each activity contains a clear, step-by-step lesson plan explaining how to set the activity up and carry it out in the classroom.

• A wide variety of games and activities to encourage pupils to practise their pronunciation
• Ready made lesson plans to save the teacher preparation time
• Attractively illustrated
• Activities can be slotted into any coursebook
• Suitable for learners preparing for Cambridge Young Learners English Tests (Cambridge ESOL)
• Over 60 fun-filled activities including rhymes, chants, poems, puzzles and games which make pronunciation enjoyable.
• Fully supported by an audio CD.

Are you keen for your students to develop good reading skills from an early age? Are you constantly looking for suitable texts to use in the classroom? Do you need materials that are simple to use and quick to prepare? Then you need Primary Reading Box to make your lesson preparation easy. It contains over 50 photocopiable reading activities designed especially for the primary classroom.

• Material for children at all levels.
• Clear step-by-step teaching notes make the activities easy to use.
• Students are exposed to a range of different text types including fiction, magazines, comics, short
stories, poems, jokes and recipes.
• A wide range of activity types ensure pupils are given the opportunity to work in pairs, small groups
and the whole class to develop reading confidence.
• Many of the activities are suitable for learners preparing for the Cambridge Young Learners English Tests (Cambridge ESOL).

With 70 activities and games to suit a range of teaching situations, this book makes vocabulary learning an enjoyable experience for young learners. Easy to use and quick to prepare, the activities include exciting word searches, puzzles, games, and task-based activities.

This book uses many authentic sources such as factual texts, newspaper articles, features and TV schedules, instruction manuals, everyday signs, stories, quizzes, emails and diary entries. Students are encouraged to read material on different levels and in different ways, such as reading for gist, scanning, skimming, comprehension, analysing structure, summarising and shadow reading.

Students are led step-by-step to a definite written outcome through a range of motivating activities such as role plays, discussions, games and text analysis. Each activity provides a meaningful context for real-world writing tasks such as writing e-mails, reports, letters, CVs and diaries. The book encourages students to look at the process of writing, thus developing their awareness of structure, content and their target audience.

This lively resource book encourages students to expand their speaking skills using role play, problem solving, puzzles, games, interviews, storytelling and discussion. Many of the speaking activities are supported by the accompanying audio CD and the recording script section at the back of the resource book.

Taboos and Issues is the latest in the series of photocopiable Teachers' Resource Books. It covers many serious issues which are usually, and quite reasonably, considered unsuitable for inclusion in general coursebooks. It provides the opportunity for adults to discuss controversial issues.

Whether you're seeking to supplement a text, replace inadequate materials, or even develop a complete curriculum from scratch, you'll find a rainbow of valuable ideas and information bits to lead you there! Tons of checklists, from grammar functions to everyday situations to popular topics, help you know if everything is being covered. Plus every page is photocopiable, making for great hand-out material! The collection is divided into five aspects. The first two aspects are classified as Linguistic and Communicative and provide helpful information on such things as grammar functions and popular vocabulary topics. The Cultural aspect offers tons of fascinating facts outlining American culture, from famous entertainers to leading advertisers. The last two aspects hold a potpourri of even more fun information. Of great interest in these sections is a photographic catalog of 50 gestures that are commonly recognized and understood in the U.S.

49 games for practicing specific grammar in the ESL or EFL classroom. With the clear instructions for the games, there are 96 pages of photocopyable masters.

The objective of these activities, aside from practicing the grammar, is natural student interaction and conversation. Students from 7th grade to 107 years will have fun working together playing the games while they pick up new vocabulary and use the grammar they've been studying.

The grammar includes · adjectives and adjective clauses · adverb clauses · comparatives · modals ·conditional sentences · gerunds and infinitives · nouns and noun clauses · participles · prefixes · prepositions · yes/no and tag questions · transitions · verbs (tense, mood, and voice).

Purple Cows & Potato Chips is a teacher resource book that features 56 stimulating activities designed to promote language acquisition through exploration of the primary senses: sight, touch/movement, hearing, smell and taste. Each unit includes teacher's notes on how to prepare for and present each of the activities in that unit, followed by 14 photocopiable student worksheets. The activities involve individual, pair and cooperative group work.

101 Clear Grammar Tests contains 101 reproducible tests on common points in the teaching of beginning, intermediate, and advanced ESL grammar. This collection of tests includes a variety of question types and reflects a range of different approaches to testing. As a result, busy teachers will be able to easily find tests that resemble the teaching and learning styles of their own classrooms.

The tests in this book are arranged by topic, with two tests per grammar point, in a sequence that matches the one found in the Clear Grammar textbooks, Books 1-4. This test bank also contains a bonus-nine comprehensive advanced grammar tests. Like its predecessor (100 Clear Grammar Tests), this book can be used along with any other ESL grammar series.

• 57 fun activities
• Speaking, reading, writing skills
• Organized by communicative task
• 12 topical themes, indexed
• Adult, beginning to low intermediate
• Graded difficulty from easiest to easy
• Easily adaptable for younger students or small classes
• Easily used by tutors with or without experience and training

Student and tutor work/play together on these 57 activities. Each involves developing communicative tasks: describing, giving and following directions, guessing, interviewing, asking and answering questions, explaining and expressing opinions, story telling and narrating. The tutor or student can also choose a topic using the index: family, food, health, house & home, professions, personal information, sports, environment, geography, transportation, and travel.

• Game forms, boards, cards, and picture cubes are provided.
• Funny cartoon illustrations.
  

To assist your students in developing language skills, Hands-On English Language Learning includes:

• specific curricular connections for each lesson to identify links to subject-area themes in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, health, physical education, and the arts
• integrated class activities to promote learning in context for all students in the classroom
• suggested activities that focus on curricular topics in all subject areas, while supporting English language learners
• relevant topics such as the classroom and school, clothing, food, hobbies and interests, plants and animals of Canada, the world, and the environment
• age-appropriate, high-interest learning activities that foster the development of essential English language vocabulary and skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and representing
• activities (in keeping with the philosophy of all Portage & Main Press Hands-On programs) that are student-centred and focus on real-life, hands-on experiences