Teaching – Basic

Azar, Betty Schrampfer. Basic English Grammar Student Book with Answer Key. White Plains, NY: Longman, 2005. Print.

Student and teacher books present English as manageable and concise. Step-by-step instructions on form, meaning, and usage of basic structure and vocabulary.

Azar, Betty Schrampfer. Fundamentals of English Grammar. 3rd ed. White Plains, NY: Longman, 2003. Print.

Describes basic fundamentals of English grammar, including past and present tense, nouns and pronouns, how to ask questions and connect ideas. For beginner to advanced.

Baker, Ann. Tree or Three?: An Elementary Pronunciation Course. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007. Print.

Course designed to help students practice pronunciation, word stress and intonation; intended for beginners. Includes three audio CDs for listening comprehension.

Bouchard, Margaret. Comprehension Strategies for English Language Learners. New York: Scholastic, 2005. Print.

Practical guide for teachers of English language. Contains strategy lessons to help students read, understand and learn printed material.

Cary, Stephen. Working with English Language Learners: Answers to Teachers’ Top Ten Questions. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann, 2007. Print.

ESL teacher resource guide focused on how to assess student learning and progress. Includes classroom stories, discussions and reflections of experienced teachers.

Carver, Tina Kasloff. Conversation Book 1:  English in Everyday. White Plains, NY: Pearson Longman ESL, 2006. Print.

Introduction for conversations in American English for the classroom with role-playing activities, group surveys and other real life situations that students may face daily.

Celce-Murcia, Marianne, Donna M. Brinton, and Janet M. Goodwin. Teaching Pronunciation: A Reference for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1996. Print.

Teacher’s manual of pronunciation lessons for ESL students, including activities for the classroom, role-playing sessions, and a self-evaluation guide.

Cuban, Sondra. Serving New Immigrant Communities in the Library. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2007. Print.

Developed for librarians and teachers, this guide offers development strategies for serving new non-native English learners, developing a multicultural library collection, adapting library policies and overcoming language and access barriers.

Dang, Pink D., and Rik Ruiter. Highway to ESL: A User-Friendly Guide to Teaching English as a Second Language. Lincoln, NE: iUniverse, Inc, 2005. Print.

Detailed course planning with teaching tips, suggestions and troubleshooting. Ideal for a first-time teacher or those wishing to gain new classroom skills.

DeCandido, GraceAnne A., ed. Literacy & Libraries: Learning form Case Studies. Chicago: Office for Literacy and Outreach Services, American Library Association, 2001. Print.

Real-life stories and case studies from experienced professionals who have worked to promote and increase literacy in libraries. 

Diamont-Cohen, Betsy. Early Literacy Programming en Español: Mother Goose on the Loose Programs for Bilingual Learners. New York: Neal-Shuman, 2010. Print.

Effective bilingual literacy programming for early childhood; program helps develop language skills through rhymes, song, and activities. Includes bibliography of additional children’s literacy resources in Spanish and English.

Diamont-Cohen, Betsy. Mother Goose on the Loose: A Handbook and CD-ROM Kit with Scripts, Rhymes, Songs, Flannel-board patterns, and Activities for Promoting Early Childhood Development. New York: Neal-Schuman, 2006. Print and Digital.

Program with activities designed to enhance and shape children’s learning and comprehension skills using repetitions, rhyming, reading, song, etc. Features 10 programs intended for infants and toddlers.

Folse, Keith S., and Jeanine Aida Ivone. First Discussion Starters: Speaking Fluency Activities for Lower-Level ESL/EFL Students. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 2002. Print.

For the beginner, this teaching guide offers a wide array of activities to help students feel comfortable with starting, maintaining or ending discussions.

Folse, Keith S., and Jeanine Aida Ivone. More Discussion Starters: Activities for Building Speaking Fluency. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 2002. Print.

For the intermediate to advanced student, this teaching guide offers additional activities for students seeking to gain confidence with discussions in American English.

Kendris, Theodore. Ingles Completo Rapso Integral de la Gramatica Inglesa para Hispanohablantes/Complete English Grammar Review for Spanish Speakers. Hauppauge, NY: Barron’s, 2008. Print.

In Spanish, this grammar review book focuses on practice exercises intended to reinforce lessons. Intended for beginner to intermediate students.

McCaffery, Laura Hibbetts. Building an ESL Collection for Young Adults: A Bibliography of Recommended Fiction and Nonfiction for Schools and Public Libraries. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1998. Print.

Basic guide on how to build a collection for young adult ESL learners in schools.

McKay, Heather, and Abigail Tom. Teaching Adult Second Language Learners. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999. Print.

Written specifically for teachers of adult ESL classes; focused on teaching principles and activities designed for adult learners.

Pumarega, Manuel. Ingles en Veinte Lecciones. Mexico: Selector, 1989. Print.

Guide to learning English in twenty lessons, written in Spanish. Focused mainly on English grammar.

Reichel, Rosemarie. Easy Information Sources for ESL, Adult Learners, & New Readers. New York: Neal-Shuman, 2009. Print.

Written for librarians, tutors and teachers, this guide identifies over 250 nonfiction children’s books that can be used to encourage literacy comprehension in adult learners

Reid, Suzanne. Book Bridges for ESL Students: Using Young Adult and Children’s Literature to Teach ESL. Lanham, MD: The Scarecrow Press, 2002. Print.

Focused on using literature as an English language teaching tool, intended for children but can also be used for teaching adults.

Sharpe, Amanda. Chiles: Children & Libraries en Español. http://www.chil-es.org/home/. Last accessed 12 February 2010.

Excellent web resource intended for librarians who work with Spanish-speaking children; can also be used for adults. Includes English-Spanish vocabulary, collection development ideas, and community outreach services implemented by public libraries across America.

Stevens, Sandra. Teach Yourself American English Complete Course. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2004. Print.

Step-by-step guide for self-teaching pronunciation and grammar, vocabulary and English culture. Can also be used in the classroom.

Weibel, Marguerite Crowley. Adult Learners Welcome Here: A Handbook for Librarians and Literacy Teachers. New York: Neal-Shuman, 2007. Print. 

Guide aimed at engaging learners and their community in literacy issues through the public library. Chapters focus on beneficial lessons for learning through real-life situations. Includes comprehensive list of additional resources.

Weibel, Marguerite Crowley. The Library as a Literary Classroom: A Program for Teaching. Chicago: American Library Association, 1992. Print.

Hands-on program designed to help students connect with new, practical reading materials within the public library as a way to foster learning and comprehension.

To Print and Digital Resources Table of Contents

Teaching – Intermediate and Advanced

Baker, Ann. Ship or Sheep?: An Intermediate Pronunciation Course. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2006. Print.

Pronunciation course guide with an emphasis on confusing pairs. Includes exercises and activities; suitable for classroom or self-study. With or without four audio CDs.

Cook, Ann. American Accent Training. Hauppauge, NY: Barron's, 2000. Print.

Uses a “pure-sound” approach to teach English pronunciation for advanced ESL students.

Lester, Mark. McGraw-Hill’s Essential ESL Grammar: A Handbook for Intermediate and Advanced ESL Students. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2008. Print.

Grammar guide for students who already have a basic understanding of English grammar. Can also be helpful for native English speakers who seek advanced grammar skills.

Muñoz, Mary Ellen. ESL, English as a Second Language: Grammar Intermediate & Advanced. Piscataway, NJ: Research & Education Assoc, 2007. Print.

Intermediate and advanced grammar guide with a special section related to test-taking strategies and skills. Detailed appendices and full answer keys.

Painter, Rosemary. Conversation Starters for Intermediate ESL Students. BookSurge Publishing, 2001. Print.

Designed to enhance listening and speaking skills in adult ESL students.

Roth, Eric H., and Toni Aberson. Compelling Conversations: Questions and Quotations on Timeless Topics: An Engaging ESL Textbook for Advanced Students. Los Angeles: Chimayo Press, 2006. Print.

Comprehensive guide includes 45 chapters, 500 quotations/proverbs and over 1,000 questions. Designed for non-native English speakers interested in American culture and conversation.

To Print and Digital Resources Table of Contents

Teaching – Test Preparation Resources

Avants, Tim. Ace the TOEFL Essay (TWE): Everything You Need for the Test of Written English. Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks, 2007. Print.

Builds confidence and writing skills for TOEFL exam including essay writing tips, practice essay formats, punctuation and grammar, and sentence corrections.

Kaprov, Ronald and Steffi R. Kaprov. Master the GED. Lawrenceville, NJ: Thomson/Peterson's, 2009. Print.

GED prep book completely revised and updated to adhere to recent GED exam changes. Includes 3 full-length practice tests.

Mitchell, Robert, and Dolores Emery. McGraw-Hill’s Top 50 Math Skills for GED Success: Master the Essential Skills Required on the GED Math Test. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2005. Print.

Acquire essential math skills and helps learners key in on essential points needed to pass math portion of GED. Contains pretest and comprehensive review.

Peterson’s. GED Success 2007. Lawrenceville, NJ: Thomson/Peterson's, 2007. Print.

Study guide for GED exam with full-length practice exams; tips, skills and score boosting strategies; and calculator tips. Self-learning based.

Princeton Review. Cracking the GED, 2011. Princeton Review, 2010.

Fully updated version of the popular GED guide projected to help student’s master test taking techniques and maximize scores with practice questions and essays.

Rockowitz, Murray, Samuel C. Brownstein, and Max Peters. Barron’s How to Prepare for the GED High School Equivalency Examination. Hauppauge, NY: Barron's, 1995. Print.

Contains three full length practice exams and one practice diagnostic exam for the United States GED exam.

Rozakis, Laurie. Grammar Essentials for the Pre-GED Student. Lawrenceville, NJ: Thomson/Arco, 2003. Print.

Study guide with problems and exercises designed to get students motivated for writing portion of GED exam. For beginning learners.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Civics Flash Cards for the New Naturalization Test. [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 2009.

Help students seeking citizenship learn U.S. history and government. Can be used as self-study or in the classroom.

To Print and Digital Resources Table of Contents

This toolkit offers: