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If you really want to learn English, but are sick of boring books, then Language Leader Intermediate is what you want. - This ESL book review will tell you why Language Leader is what you should buy! You can use this book without a teacher, but it will be more fun if you learn with a friend.

Every now and again, a book comes along that should be compulsory reading. This is one of those books. It is designed for students for whom English is a second language and plan to study in an English speaking country, however all students can benefit from reading relevant sections of this book. Furthermore, the authors demonstrate a thorough knowledge of this topic and an empathic understanding of the problems confronting students from a variety of countries.

English Unlimited is a new series with thoughtful topics, layout and presentation. This is a book review of the Starter books

Book review of Headway Pre-Intermediate and iTools

Book review and teaching resources

As part of a language arts or reading program, students read novels throughout the school year. Some of the novels are assigned, read, and discussed "all class." Others are chosen by the students individually, and they keep individual reading lists. Students may be required to read a certain number per marking period, per school year, and over the summer. Some may be classics; other trade novels, but all contribute to the overall reading and comprehension abilities of the students. This unit can be done as a culminating activity for the school year. Students are asked to choose their two favorite novels from the ones they have read. They write reviews and post them online for students in their own school, in other schools, across the United States, and in other countries to read. The student reviews not only help student readers clarify their own understanding of literature, they also provide a "student-to-student" resource. Other students can choose novels based on opinions of their peers. The students review the novels, write descriptions that will appeal to other readers, and indicate the level of reading difficulty. They do this to help others choose novels suitable for their reading levels.

"Building a rich vocabulary, across the curriculum, is one of the main aims for most teachers. Not only does a rich vocabulary help to create strong writing skills, but also can help with improving access to all areas of the curriculum. In his book, Andrew Jennings explains why vocabulary should be a focus in your classroom, providing resources and inspiration to help optimise vocabulary learning. Resources include a focus on SPaG facts, key vocab words that support various popular primary topics, an etymology section to inspire pupils, and looking at various grammatical features that can help build a repertoire of rich vocabulary. Throughout, the book provides other resources that can be copied for classroom use, or be used to take home to help build vocabulary skills away from the school setting."

When a book written by Penny Ur is in its 20th printing, you know it has to be good. Many teachers have a fear of teaching grammar, but I guarantee that this book will help you on your way with confidence.

more on the discussion of copyright; Jenny Luca explains how she works with students as they develop their own videos on a related educational topic...trailers for good books in this case; links to her complete blog posting are available

Two important areas for EFL students to learn about are discussed here: making video trailers as book reviews and copyright issues.

Gateways to Academic Writing is a fully integrated program for students who are writing in English is one that I would recommend for anyone looking for a book that covers all the bases. I cannot find anything that needs to be added to this comprehensive coverage of writing, whether the student is using English as a first or subsequent language.

Developing Intermediate Vocabulary is an excellent book with generic topics that can fit into any classroom in any country in the world.

B2 ESL learners reviewing their favourite books.

B2 ESL learners reviewing their favourite books

Cutting Edge Elementary will help you to learn English. It is for students with a little bit of English. It will help you with:\n\nGrammar\nVocabulary\nReading and Listening\nSpeaking\nWriting\nReal life situations

via @icpjones and @BloggersELT Nice review of my 'Why Do I Need a Teacher When I've Got Google?' book Thank you http://ow.ly/1ciT6k - Ian Gilbert (ThatIanGilbert) http://twitter.com/ThatIanGilbert/status/62494296447782912

A review about Gulliver's Travels written by an advanced ESL learner.

Publication and Review of "Found in Translation: How Language Shapes Our Lives and Transforms the World"