New resources coming soon
If you looked at the date of my last post, you might have wondered what was happening… I’m still writing and have new ESL/EAL resources coming soon. I must confess, I have had distractions. I’ve been creating more Unforgettable Notes books (my passion project of dementia-friendly reading books). I also had Long Service Leave, including a wonderful two months spent … Continue reading
At last! ESL Book Club books are now in paperback format
ESL Book Club paperbacks are now available They’re finally ready! After a little printing hiccup, I have paperbacks! Remind us what these are again? They’re Book Club books – stories designed to be read and discussed by learners of English, but with questions at the end of each chapter, rather than at the end of the book. The pdf versions … Continue reading
Intermediate ‘Book Club’ readers
I promised that my next post would be about the new Book Club reading books – but only the pdf versions are ready (there’s been a hold-up with the printing of the library readers). However, I’ve decided to announce them now, before the end of the year, so that if you’re working with Intermediate learners next year, you can at … Continue reading
Book reviews: receiving, writing, teaching…
Doing a happy dance over a review of two of my word search books in the TESOLANZ news. (That’s TESOL Aotearoa New Zealand, of course.) It’s a delightful review and so nice to have, but it also reminded me of just how invaluable the newsletters and journals from our professional bodies are – and how democratic! My word puzzle fun (Easy … Continue reading
Digital ESL Extras now available!
Finally, the ESL Extras reading and puzzle book Teacher’s Guides are now available in downloadable pdf and mp3 licensed format. A big shout-out to Bernard Miles (from English Express), whose work inspired me to get this done, and to the UK librarian who asked for digital versions, making me realise I might have a bigger market than Australasia. Thank you! … Continue reading
