Teaching Materials

Here are some materials in the PWC library that might be of interest to you and your learners. Click on the column headings to sort the list. Please feel free to stop by to have a look, or contact Chris or Dee for more information. We would be delighted to include information about useful teaching resources you have found! Just send the details to Kae.

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Series Title Level Audience Notes Added PWC
Select Readings Pre-Intermediate 3+ ESL learners High interest reading passages from authentic sources; reading comprehension activities, vocabulary building, grammar practice, writing; biographies of significant individuals from around the world from a variety of professions, and backgrounds 2008-11-01 Y
Select Readings Intermediate 3+ ESL learners High interest reading passages from authentic sources; reading comprehension activities, vocabulary building, grammar practice, writing; biographies of significant individuals from around the world from a variety of professions, and backgrounds 2008-11-01 Y
Select Readings Upper-Intermediate 3+ ESL learners High interest reading passages from authentic sources; reading comprehension activities, vocabulary building, grammar practice, writing; biographies of significant individuals from around the world from a variety of professions, and backgrounds 2008-11-01 Y
What a Life! Stories of Amazing People Beginning 2+ ESL learners, but also good for native English speakers Biographies of significant individuals from around the world from a variety of professions, and backgrounds; reading comprehension, vocabulary, reading for details, excellent writing tasks 2008-11-04 Y
What a Life! Stories of Amazing People High Beginning 2+ ESL learners, but also good for native English speakers Biographies of significant individuals from around the world from a variety of professions, and backgrounds; reading comprehension, vocabulary, reading for details, excellent writing tasks 2008-11-04 Y
What a Life! Stories of Amazing People Intermediate 2+ ESL learners, but also good for native English speakers Biographies of significant individuals from around the world from a variety of professions, and backgrounds; reading comprehension, vocabulary, reading for details, excellent writing tasks 2008-11-04 Y
The Bare Essentials 4+ Learners and tutors Excellent reference book for tutors; extensive grammar and strategies for writing well 2008-11-05 Y
Teaching Reading to Adults, A Balanced Approach Tutors Practical tutor strategies for helping learners with word recognition and reading comprehension; comes with two 30-minute videos 2008-11-07 Y
Profile Pre-Intermediate 3+ ESL learners Business English for ESL learners; wide variety of business and career related topics; reading, grammar, vocabulary, writing 2008-11-10 Y
Profile Intermediate 3+ ESL learners Business English for ESL learners; wide variety of business and career related topics; reading, grammar, vocabulary, writing 2008-11-10 Y
Profile Upper-Intermediate 3+ ESL learners Business English for ESL learners; wide variety of business and career related topics; reading, grammar, vocabulary, writing 2008-11-10 Y
Totally True, Building Vocabulary Through Reading Book 1 2+ ESL learners and native English speakers Entertaining, funny, interesting stories that introduce new vocabulary; reinforcement of vocabulary and spelling through dictation 2008-11-13 Y
Totally True, Building Vocabulary Through Reading Book 2 2+ ESL learners and native English speakers Entertaining, funny, interesting stories that introduce new vocabulary; reinforcement of vocabulary and spelling through dictation 2008-11-13 Y
Totally True, Building Vocabulary Through Reading Book 3 2+ ESL learners and native English speakers Entertaining, funny, interesting stories that introduce new vocabulary; reinforcement of vocabulary and spelling through dictation 2008-11-13 Y
Writing for the Real World An Introduction to General Writing (Book 1) 2+ ESL learners, but also good for native English spe Practical writing tasks on a variety of themes 2008-11-16 Y
Writing for the Real World An Introduction to Business Writing (Book 2) 2+ ESL learners, but also good for native English spe Excellent for email English ? formal vs. informal writing 2008-11-16 Y
Oxford Bookworm Starters New York Cafe 2 Learners Story has colour illustrations on each page; reading activities and glossary 2008-11-21 Y
Oxford Bookworm Starters Girl on a Motorcycle 2 Learners Story has colour illustrations on each page; reading activities and glossary 2008-11-21 Y
Oxford Bookworm Starters Police TV 2 Learners Story has colour illustrations on each page; reading activities and glossary 2008-11-21 Y
Oxford Bookworm Starters The Fifteenth Character 2 Learners Story has colour illustrations on each page; reading activities and glossary 2008-11-21 Y
Oxford Bookworm Starters Drive Into Danger 2 Learners Story has colour illustrations on each page; reading activities and glossary 2008-11-21 Y
Dominoes Starter Series The Great Fire of London 2 Learners Interesting, enjoyable story with illustrations; comic book format; vocabulary and reading skill activities throughout 2008-11-26 Y
Dominoes Starter Series William Tell and Other Stories 2 Learners Interesting, enjoyable story with illustrations; comic book format; vocabulary and reading skill activities throughout 2008-11-26 Y
Dominoes Starter Series Rip Van Winkle/Legend of Sleepy Hollow 2 Learners Interesting, enjoyable story with illustrations; comic book format; vocabulary and reading skill activities throughout 2008-11-26 Y
Dominoes Starter Series Around the World in Eighty Days 2 Learners Interesting, enjoyable story with illustrations; comic book format; vocabulary and reading skill activities throughout 2008-11-26 Y
Dominoes Starter Series Mulan 2 Learners Interesting, enjoyable story with illustrations; comic book format; vocabulary and reading skill activities throughout 2008-11-26 Y
Dominoes Starter Series Changing Places 2 Learners Interesting, enjoyable story with illustrations; comic book format; vocabulary and reading skill activities throughout 2008-11-26 Y
Dominoes Starter Series The Tempest 2 Learners Interesting, enjoyable story with illustrations; comic book format; vocabulary and reading skill activities throughout 2008-11-26 Y
Dominoes Starter Series The Big Story 2 Learners Interesting, enjoyable story with illustrations; comic book format; vocabulary and reading skill activities throughout 2008-11-26 Y
Basic Grammar and Usage for Canadians 4+ Learners and tutors Excellent reference book for tutors; clear explanations of grammar rules; writing units 2008-11-27 Y