Jack C. Richards Knihy

Published 2011 A classroom-proven, American English listening skills course for upper secondary, college and university students. Tactics for Listening Third Edition is an activity-rich listening course with proven success in building skills in listening and conversation. Now with Tactics for Testing, it provides plenty of practice in testing and exam techniques. The result is confident listeners - and exam success. This three-level American English listening course uses short chunks and practical, relevant activities to engage and motivate students. The new Testing Program and Resource CD-ROM helps you prepare your students for TOEIC, STEP-EIKEN, IELTS, TOEFL and GEPT exams. Key features: Relevant and interesting listening activities on every page of every unit Dynamic new design, images, recordings and units engage students in relevant topics New Tactics for Testing section in the Student Books, teaches the skills for success in tests and exams Testing Program and Resource CD-ROM simulates TOEIC, STEP-EIKEN, IELTS, TOEFL and GEPT exams New Audio Download Centre gives students access to additional, out of class listening practice, and pronunciation and dictation activities Vocabulary index for each unit aids vocabulary development and learning Conversation corner in each unit provides pronunciation and dictation practice NEW e-books with interactive features designed for language learning.

'New Interchange' is a complete revision of Interchange, one of the world’s most popular and successful English courses. 'New Interchange' is a multi-level course for adults and young adult learners of English from beginning to high-intermediate level. Level Two builds on the foundations for accurate and fluent communication established in Level One, extending grammatical, lexical, and functional skills. 'New Interchange' teaches students to use English for everyday situations and purposes related to school, work, social life, and leisure. The underlying philosophy is that language learning is more rewarding, meaningful, and effective when used for authentic communication.

A comprehensive and extensively researched overview of key issues in language teaching today. This essential text for English language teachers surveys a broad range of core topics that are important in understanding contemporary approaches to teaching English as a second or international language, and which form the content of many professional development courses for language teachers. A wide range of issues is examined, including a consideration of the nature of English in the world, the way the English teaching profession works, the development of teaching methods, the nature of classroom teaching, teaching the four skills, teaching the language system, and elements of a language program

Four Corners is an integrated four-skills English course for adults and young adults.

Strategic Reading is a three-level series designed to develop reading, vocabulary-building, and critical-thinking skills.

Interchange Fourth Edition is a four-level series for adult and young-adult learners of English from the beginning to the high-intermediate level. Interchange Fourth Edition Level 3 Student's Book B with Self-study DVD-ROM and Online Workbook B Pack provides additional activities to reinforce what is presented in the Student's Book. The Online Workbook includes activities which correspond to the Student's Book lessons; instant feedback for hundreds of activities; clear, easy-to-follow navigation to support self-study; and simple tools to monitor progress.show more

This book introduces a new field of educational research called teacher learning, as it applies to the teaching of languages. Up until recently, the study of second language teacher education has focused mainly on the knowledge base and specific skills needed for effective teaching. This book invites us to look at teacher education from a fresh point of view, through an exploration of the thinking and learning processes of individuals as they learn to teach. Seventeen original articles, based on studies done in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, provide examples of pioneering research into the ways that individuals learn to teach languages, and the roles that previous experience, social context, and professional training play in the process. The collection thus helps establish a research base for this newly developing field.

Interchange Fourth Edition is a four-level series for adult and young-adult learners of English from the beginning to the high-intermediate level. Workbook, Intro has six-page units that follow the same sequence as Student's Book, Intro. The workbook helps recycle and review language by providing additional practice in grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. It is appropriate for in-class work or assigned as homework.show more

Interchange Fourth Edition is a four-level series for adult and young-adult learners of English from the beginning to the high-intermediate level. Workbook, Level 1 has six-page units that follow the same sequence as Student's Book, Level 1. The workbook helps recycle and review language by providing additional practice in grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. It is appropriate for in-class work or assigned as homework.show more

Interchange Fourth Edition is a four-level series for adult and young-adult learners of English from the beginning to the high-intermediate level. Student's Book, Intro is the introductory level of the Interchange Fourth Edition series and is designed for beginning students needing a thorough presentation of basic functions, grammar structures, and vocabulary. Intro is based on the principle that low-level learning does not equal low-level thinking. The Student's Book contains 16 teaching units, progress checks, additional Interchange activities, and a Grammar Plus section that provides additional grammar explanations and practice. Included is a Self-study DVD-ROM that provides the full class video and extra practice with vocabulary, grammar, speaking, listening, and reading.show more