Discusses ESL textbooks for adults, either newly published or revised within the last four years. Availability information for each course is given. (PMP)

The Silent Way emphasizes knowing the student and supporting the development of his self-awareness as a learner. Silence serves two purposes. The student learns to sharpen his listening skills because the instructor gives the model once. Silence eliminates interference so that short-term memory of an utterance is not destroyed. (CFM)

ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers should aim at teaching communicative competence. Inviting native speakers is a way to stimulate conversation. Cue cards and rubber stamp pictures are useful overhead projector is a versatile and dynamic aid. (CFM)

ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers must keep several things in mind when preparing materials. Linguistics is still a major descipline to turn to for insights. Recent language research too is valuable. Teachers should be aware of the many good materials already in existence which can be adapted. (CFM)

This paper discusses "non-materials" which are defined as useful resources of various kinds which are not specifically intended for use in teaching writing to the ESL (English as a Second Language) student. An annotated bibliography of nineteen such writing texts is included. (CFM)

Lists numerous activities, materials, and techniques for the teaching of English as a second language (ESL). All have been used successfully by ESL teachers. (Author/HP)

Research in the area of writing a second language is almost non-existent. Composition texts are generally poor. This article reviews the most commonly used textbooks for ESL (English as a Second Language) composition. (CFM)

"Gambits" are conversational tools for introducing what we're about to say, such as "Excuse me for interrupting, but..." A three-part textbook series for students of English as a Second Language entitled "Gambits" contains exercises for advanced students which attempt to recreate "real-life" language…

Ideally the ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher should have access to elaborate audiovisual equipment. When this is not possible due to stringent budgeting, extremely effective lessons can be based on a simple picture or picture series. The same pictures can be reused to teach a variety of structures. (CFM)

Discusses materials that teachers of English as a second language (ESL) can make use of to help their students compete effectively in the job market. (CFM)

Flowcharts have proved to be a useful technique for structuring dialogues in the ESL (English as a Second Language) classroom. They can chart a transactional relationship between two people, staring at the first linguistic encounter, providing alternatives to what happens next while proceeding to the end of the encounter. (CFM)