Elt Teacher 2 Writer: 17 books

Between them, Mike Sayer and Ros Wright have written numerous Teacher’s Books, so who better to demystify the process? In this module the role of the Teacher’s Book writer is examined, along with a detailed breakdown of all the essential elements that need to be included in an excellent Teacher’s...

How often do writers get the chance to find out what goes on behind the scenes at the publishers’? Here we give you a rare chance to do just that. In this module Publishing Director Janet Aitchison draws on her experience of working at a senior level for several ELT publishers, and with many ELT...

Audio and video scripts in ELT materials are often criticised for their lack of authenticity, overload of target language, dull characters and non-existent plot lines. The writer needs to address these criticisms at the same time as working within the bounds of what learners can realistically handle....

People sometimes think that writing is not as relevant as it used to be, because our students now spend so much time online that the traditional writing tasks and text types seem outmoded. However, although it is true that most people don’t handwrite as much as they used to, the growth of online...

Vocabulary has gained its rightful place at the centre of modern language learning syllabuses, but how does a writer select which items to present and practise? Philip Kerr, an experienced teacher, trainer and coursebook writer, explains the importance of key criteria such as frequency, learnability...

What is Critical Thinking (CT)? What is a Critical Thinking approach? Why is it relevant and helpful in ELT? A buzzword in ELT materials-development, CT takes comprehension to another level. Encouraging students to read between the lines, separate fact from opinion, identify aims, etc, deepens their...

Sue Leather has been writing ELT Graded Readers for well over 20 years and in this engaging and informative module she shares her experience for others to learn from. Sue starts with an overview of the Graded Readers market which helps the reader of this module to think about who the target audience...

There’s more to writing ELT reading and listening comprehension activities than meets the eye! This module, written by experienced author Caroline Krantz, deconstructs and demystifies the process of writing the full range of great comprehension activities that really work. Tips, checklists and practical...

As ELT professionals, we may well be called upon to give talks at conferences, something which is way outside the comfort zone for many of us. In this practical eBook, experienced author and seasoned speaker Lewis Lansford has addressed the issues around preparing and delivering talks and webinars....

Learners of English are often reluctant to open their mouths and speak, and in turn, teachers around the world worry about trying out speaking activities in their class in case they grind to a halt. Who better then than Sarah Cunningham, co-author of Cutting Edge, to share her experience of writing...

This is an essential title in the toolkit of any teacher of English for Specific Purposes. No two English learners have the same requirements in the world of ESP. This module guides you through identifying what those requirements are, how to source and select authentic materials relevant to the students’...

Writing for Primary is, as you may imagine, creative and fun. But don't make the mistake of thinking that primary materials are easier to write than more ‘dense’ materials for teenagers or adults. This is not the case, and multi-talented author Kath Bilsborough provides essential background...

Who better to write about planning a Coursebook than Lindsay Clandfield, lead author of the award-winning Global series, and member of the author team for the successful Straightforward series? Lindsay describes different approaches to Coursebook planning, including his own highly individual method...

How to Write ESOL Materials by Kathryn Aldridge-Morris is the latest addition to ELT Teacher 2 Writer’s series of How To ebooks for ELT writers. The author considers the specific characteristics of a range of ESOL teaching and learning settings, and explores the implications of these for the development...