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ESL grammar and language studies
GRAMMAR AND LANGUAGE SKILLS
ESL grammar and language studies

GRAMMAR


REA0830 ESL BEGINNING GRAMMAR $16.95
J. Pugni, L. Robbian, S. Boguchwal, D. Ramdeholl, Softcover, 384 pps., ISBN:9780878910830
This ESL beginner text covers the basic English grammar for those just learning the language. Topics include nouns and noun phrases, verbs simple sentences, compound sentences, and modifiers. Students enhance their speaking abilities through individual exercises, class discussions, and group projects that are both fun & effective learning devices.

REA1014 ESL INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED GRAMMAR $19.95
Mary Ellen Munoz Page, Softcover, 400 pps., ISBN:9780738601014
Designed for intermediate and advanced high school and college level ,non-native speakers of English who need to improve their English grammar skills, this text will provide them with simple explanations of grammar, skill- building exercises, detailed answer keys, and test-taking techniques Grammar-oriented exercises with simple explanations that allow students to master concepts through extensive practice, this is a superb preparation for the TOEFL

REA1229 ESL INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED WRITING $19.95
Steven Michael Gras, Softcover, 400 pps., ISBN:9780738601229
Master ESLwriting with this study guide designed for non-native speakers of English. Skill-building lessons relevant to today’s topics help students write complete sentences, paragraphs, and even multi-paragraph essays. The book contains intermediate drills for improving skills with parallel structure, mood, correct shifting errors & dangling participles, and advanced essay drills focusing on narrative, descriptive, process, reaction, comparison and contrast, Perfect training for the TOEFL

BA5620 PAINLESS ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES $8.99
Softcover, 273 pps., ISBN:9780764135620
This book was written especially for middle school and high school students growing up in families where English is not the first language. Includes all parts of speech, with advice to improve vocabulary, spelling and pronunciation. In the final three chapters you will concentrate on written English, advancing from correct punctuation and sentence structure to writing essays and stories.

STANDARD DEVIANTS VIDEOS $29.99 Each
Grade Level: Middle School, High School, College. These 30 minute videos are full of humorous skits and computer graphics that help ESL teachers present their English grammar material. Written by professional ESL instructors, the videos cover topics such as parts of speech, verb tenses, and vocabulary.

    SD8990-Pronouns ISBN:9781581988994
    SD9008 Adjectives ISBN:9781581989007
    SD9016 The Present Tense ISBN:9781581989014
    SD9024 Prepositions ISBN:9781581989021
    SD9032 Questions/Pointer Words ISBN:9781581989038
    SD9040 Days and Time ISBN:9781581989045

    SD9059 Possessives ISBN:9781581989052
    SD9067 Verb + Infinitive ISBN:9781581989069
    SD9075 The Past: Was and Were ISBN:9781581989076
    SD9083 The Regular Past ISBN:9781581989083
    SD9091 The Past: Irregular Past ISBN:9781581989090
    SD9105 Adverbs ISBN:9781581989106
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ESL GRAMMAR SERIES DVD’S $39.95 Each
Grade Level:Middle school to Adults. Created for ESL students and students who need extra help improving their grammar skills, these lively and informative videos are divided into 3-5 short lessons, perfect for classroom use or self-study. Easy-to-follow examples and practice exercises from daily life help students master even the most difficult grammar concepts!
  • BT0616 Sentence Structure ISBN:9781573851015
  • BT0624 Parts of Speech ISBN:9781573851022
  • BT0632 Sentence Complements ISBN:9781573851039
  • BT0640 Verbs ISBN:9781573851046
  • BT0659 Pronouns ISBN:9781573851053
  • BT0667 Agreement ISBN:9781573851060
  • BT0675 Modifiers ISBN:9781573851077
  • BT0683 Parallel Strcuture ISBN:9781573851084
  • BT0691 Punctuation ISBN:9781573851091
  • BT0705 Spelling & Capitalization ISBN:9781573851107

EI60661 15-MINUTE LANGUAGE ARTS SKILL-BUILDERS $10.95
B.T. Doherty & C.S. Jaffe. Softcover, 80 pp. ISBN:9781566440660
Five skill-building sections focus on sequencing of events, proper choice of words in context, text interpretation, distinction between fact and opinion, and use of synonyms and antonyms. Each section contains numerous activities to help students expand their vocabulary while developing critical thinking and writing skills. An excellent evaluation tool for teachers! Answer key included.
For grades 3 through 6.

AL3901 THE ELT GRAMMAR BOOK: A Teacher-Friendly Reference Guide $38.95
R. Firsten, P. Killian. Softcover, 556 pp. ISBN:9781882483907
22 chapters cover word order, articles, present, past, future tenses, the uses of ‘some' and ‘any', modal auxiliaries, prepositions, genitives, compound nouns and adjectives, passives and causatives, direct object companions, two-and three-word verbs, subjunctives, conditional sentences, the role of stress and intonation to convey meaning, and more! It also features "troubleshooter boxes" with useful information on grammar points that often cause difficulties for learners, each concluding with teaching tips and activities for reinforcement.
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CAM9797 BEGINNING TO WRITE $28.00
A. Brookes & P. Grundy. Softcover, 208 pp. ISBN:9780521589796
Beginning to Write contains over 100 writing activities suitable for elementary and intermediate learners. It also recognizes the role writing plays in general language learning. The introduction discusses the differences between speaking and writing, the purpose of writing and its real world uses. Process writing is discussed in a particularly clear manner and approaches to teaching writing are considered. Activities start learners writing with confidence, help them practice capitalization, spelling and punctuation, develop outlines and learn computer text creation possibilities are found in this guide. Samples of letters, memos, reports, essays, reducing or expanding stories, and more are included to facilitate students' comprehension.
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Book Image BA7577 THE INS AND OUTS OF PREPOSITIONS $11.95
J. Yates. Softcover, 263pp. ISBN:9780764107573
Recommended for anyone seeking correct use of English prepositions, this easy-to-use reference includes 61 of the most commonly used prepositions. Presented in three comprehensive units with various exercises, students learn the correct meaning, word order and usage of prepositions in context. Glossary and answer key are included.

DID7814 THE GRAMMAR DICTIONARY $16.95
Dr. G. Stern. Softcover. 171 pp. ISBN:9781863117814
The Grammar Dictionary reference guide is great for grades 4 through 12. It contains 250 different grammatical terms in alphabetical order, with usage examples in a wide range of real-life texts that range from Shakespeare to Time magazine. This resource covers the standard grammar such as subject and predicate, but also delves into the more obscure terms such as modality, and the subjunctive.

NITTY GRITTY GRAMMAR
Confused by English grammar? This text will provide the ESL student with sentence essentials, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, to improve their writing skills.
  • CAM7849 Student Book ISBN:9780521606547 $30.00
  • CAM7830 Teacher's Guide ISBN:9780521657839 $14.95
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Book Image CAM3423 GAMES FOR GRAMMAR PRACTICE $45.00
Photocopiable, 114 pp. ISBN:9780521663427
Grade level: elementary to advanced. Contains more than 40 games and activities for grammar practice. These games will help your students learn and practice grammar in a different and fun way. The activities are designed to promote intensive & interactive practice.

BA153 POCKET GUIDE TO CORRECT GRAMMAR $7.95
201 pp., plastic cover, softcover. ISBN:9780764126901
Principles of good grammar and standard English usage with practical analysis of the parts of speech demonstrating correct sentence structure, spelling, punctuation and usage.
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EI0874 WORDS! WORDS! WORDS! $13.95
B.T. Doherty & C.S. Jaffe, Softcover, 79 pp. ISBN:9781566440875
A fun and interesting way to present the English language to students. Each page introduces a different topic related to language, which is then followed by two to three activities. From the early development of written language to the ever-changing slang, students not only learn the history and culture of the English language, but enhance their vocabulary, creativity, and critical thinking skills in the process. Includes answer section.Grades 4 through 8.
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ESL WONDER BOOK WORKBOOKS #1 AND #2
E. Claire, Softcover, Beginner, Grades 1-3
Book #1 This is Me concentrates on the child's world, identity, and needs - improving an often shaky self-esteem and keeping the interest level high. Games, puzzles, exercises keep the student Topics cover include native countries, families, feelings, food, and much more. No special training by the educator is required for these entertaining books.
Book #2 All Around Me focuses on survival English covering terms for school, clothing, money, weather, numbers, time, colors, activities, safety, and many other issues. Beginning practice in verbs, adjectives, prepositions, and common present tense structures is provided. By the end of the book, the student should be able to write a short composition about the world around them!
AL502 BOOK 1 - THIS IS ME ISBN:9781882483501 $10.50 AL502A BOOK 2 - ALL AROUND ME ISBN:9781882483518 $10.50

VOCABULARY IN USE
An easy to use format presents grammar, vocabulary on the left hand page, and innovative exercises on the right, to facilitate full understanding and practice of the rules. From beginning to upper intermediate levels, this series help the student learn 7,200 vocabulary words and their uses and it is based on the current vocabulary acquisition theory. Each level contains a phonetic index and an answer key.

  • CAM865X Vocabulary in Use 1 WITH CD-ROM ISBN:9780521788656 $30.00
  • CAM4776 Vocabulary in Use 2 ISBN:9780521634779 $30.00
  • CAM7683 Vocabulary in Use 3 ISBN:9780521577687 $30.00

Book Image VOCABULARY AND MORE
Elementary to Adult, 2nd-5th Grade Reading Level 152 pp./book, 8 ˝ x 11, softcover, reproducible, appropriate for juvenile through adult.
With these workbooks, your students will improve their vocabulary skills: forming plurals, plural and singular possessives of nouns, present/past tense verbs, present participle verbs, adjectives from nouns, comparative and superlative adjectives; and adding prefixes/suffixes to nouns. Each book includes 30 lessons with seven exercises per lesson. Dictionary entries, progress chart, and answer keys are provided.
  • EDN200B Grade Reading Level 2 $15.95 ISBN:9780931334993
  • EDN300B Grade Reading Level 3 $15.95 ISBN:9780931334986
  • EDN400B Grade Reading Level 4 $15.95 ISBN:9781555760199
  • EDN500B Grade Reading Level 5 $15.95 ISBN:9781555760205
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WORD MASTER: SEEING AND USING WORDS $16.95 Each
These wonderful books are filled with activities for beginning to intermediate learners of ESL. They cover a wide range of topics, including clothing, home, transportation and more. Used in conjunction with the Word by Word Picture Dictionary, these books will help ESL students expand their vocabulary.

  • EDN4320 LEVEL 6 ISBN:9780931334320
  • EDN4399 LEVEL 7 ISBN:9780931334399
  • EDN4405 LEVEL 8 ISBN:9780931334405
  • EDN4412 LEVEL 9 ISBN:9780931334412

WORD BY WORD English/Spanish
These wonderful new books are filled with activities for beginning to intermediate learners of English as a second language. They cover a wide range of topics, including clothing, home, transportation and more. Used in conjunction with the Word by Word Picture Dictionary, these books will help ESL students expand their English vocabulary.

Spanish ESL book
  • PH693 BEGINNING WORKBOOK ISBN:9780132782692 $19.95
  • PH580 INTERMEDIATE WORKBOOK ISBN:9780132784580 $19.95
  • PH656 - PICTURE DICTIONARY ISBN:9780132785730 $25.00
  • MGH6434 WRITING BETTER ENGLISH : An ESL Workbook $9.95
    E. Swick, Softcover, 192 pp. ISBN:9780071426435
    Taking a developmental approach to improving writing skills, Writing Better English helps the students increase their level of proficiency in both grammar and vocabulary. The author draws on his extensive teaching experience to provide the tools nonnative English speakers need to become better writers. They are provided with a wide variety of exercises and practical-writing activities, tests for comprehension of basic grammatical structures, such as verb tenses and pronouns and a practical section on writing personal and business letters. An answer key is included to provide the students with a self check system as well as providing suggestions for writing appropriate sentences for any of the exercises.


    DID1868 WRITING IN ENGLISH: An Invaluable Guide To Effective Writing $22.00
    Dr. G. Stern, 262 pp., ISBN:9781583241868
    Writing in English is an indispensable tool to help with writing business correspondence, job applications, essays and more, by providing information for grammar usage, punctuation, style, and composition. Clear explanations are given with plenty of examples from literary and journalistic sources such as Jane Austen and TIME Magazine.

    CP429 PUPPIES OR POPPIES? - ESL BINGO $23.95
    E. Kuizenga Romijn, For children and adults, beginning through advanced. ISBN:9780929724423
    A wonderful, newly developed addition comprised of listening exercises in the form of 65 clever Bingo games designed to reinforce ESL vocabulary and grammar points. Introductory lessons leading up to each game (many using TPR), reproducible student materials, and card stock calling cards will help you to create specific ability level games for your students.

    ESL LANGUAGE GAMES $9.99 Each
    An entertaining way to enlarge your students' vocabulary. The teacher's guide includes the rules to a variety of card games at variou language acquisition levels to play in small groups.

    • BT0871 Compound Words ISBN:9780768230871
    • BT0888 Homophones ISBN:9780768230888
    • BT0864 Prefixes/Suffixes ISBN:9780768230864

    PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT FOR ESL LEARNERS
    This best selling series for ESL learners, features well-organized presentations, skill-building exercises, and a focus on practical conversational skills. Here students will find clear explanations accompanied by highlighted examples and boxed summaries of key points. Numerous exercises in a variety of formats, including fill-in-the-blank sentences and passages, translations, multiple-choice questions, sentence rewriting, and creative writing exercises are also included. Answers to all questions are provided in the back of the book.

    • MGH775X Pronouns & Prepositions ISBN:007144775X $9.95
    • MGH6469 English Verbs ISBN:0071426469 $9.95
    • MGH053 Beginning English Vocabulary ISBN:0071460853 $10.95
    • MGH1328 English Grammar ISBN:0071441328 $10.95

    Book Image BA5308 504 ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL WORDS $12.99
    M. Bromberg, J. Liebb, A. Traiger. Softcover, 152 pp. ISBN:9780764128158
    Ideal for ESL and remedial English courses, students are presented with 12 new words in each of the 42 lessons. The meaning of each word, correct pronunciation and examples of its usage in various contexts are given. Word reviews, exercises with answers, and cartoons allow students to test and reenforce what they have learned in each lesson.

    BA6987 WHAT IN THE WORLD IS A HOMOPHONE $13.99
    Softcover, 192 pps., ISBN:9780764126987
    An illustrated dictionary with 387 sets of homophones with their spellings and definitions. Included is a list of contractions that are homophones and near misses. Illustrations offer instant recognition of meanings and help build vocabularies.

    BA1684 DICTIONARY OF HOMOPHONES $11.95
    L. Presson, Softcover, 135 pps., ISBN:9780764101687
    More than 600 homophone pairs - words that sound alike but are spelled differently and have different meanings - in alphabetical order with concise definitions and sample sentences to show the correct use of the word, are listed in this volume. A useful supplement to any dictionary and a great reference source for ESL students & teachers.

    BA3040 501 ENGLISH VERBS $16.99
    T.R. Beyer Softcover, 551 pp. ISBN:9780764179853
    501 English Verbs, fully conjugated in all tenses are featured in this very popular grammar title. It also contains an index of irregular verb forms, and additional sections cover rules of grammar and usage, an extensive list with examples of phrasal verbs, and another 500 "problem" verbs with their principle parts . A useful reference work and supplement to any textbook.
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    Book Image BA0284 THE ULTIMATE PHRASAL VERB BOOK $14.95
    C.W. Hart. Softcover, 410pp. ISBN:9780764110283
    In 50 chapters, students are introduced to 400 common phrasal verbs in the past and present tenses, as well as dozens of nouns and adjectives. Each chapter presents verbal phrases in context through example sentences. Students are then able to practice the correct usage of the new material through writing and vocabulary exercises.

    BA457 GRAMMAR-IN PLAIN ENGLISH. $14.99
    H. Diamond and P. Dutwin. Softcover, 304pps. ISBN:9780764128875
    A commonsense aid to mastering English usage, especially helpful to those preparing for the GED and to students in remedial English classes.

    GRAMMAR FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS

    book Image LA0524 GRAMÁTICA INGLESA COMUNICATIVA $9.95
    By Larousse Mexico, Softcover, 224 pp., ISBN:9789706070524
    For Intermediate through Advanced Students.
    The Spanish speaking student of English can perfect their written and spoken grammar using more than 100 frequently used idiomatic expressions. Verbs, syntax, and an appendix of linguistic functions in Spanish and English are included to facilitate usage.

    LA6506 VERBOS INGLESES - GUIA PRÁCTICA $9.95
    By Larousse Mexico, Softcover, 184 pp., ISBN:97806076506
    A conjugation guide to help More than 2,000 verbal phrases are presented in Spanish and Englishwith examples of the conjugation of both regular and irregular verbs. Your students will learn forms, tenses, and usage of English verbs. An index of all verbs is included to ease use.
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    Book Image LA3051 INGLÉS PARA TODOS GRAMÁTICA $9.95
    For Beginner to Intermediate By Larousse Mexico, Softcover, 256 pp., ISBN:9789706073051
    For Hispanic students learning English. It provides your students with a strong grammatical base through the use of uncomplicated lessons, filled with fundamental information about verbal groups and elements of speech. It includes review exercises to verify the learner's level of comprehension.

    LA0458 LAROUSSE GUIA DE CONVERSACION $9.95
    Softcover, 221 pp. ISBN:9789702200451
    Perfect for the traveler or the new immigrant, these model conversations help you navigate through many phases of life in U.S. Idiomatic phrases for use in restaurants, airports, finding accommodations, getting directions, using the post office, driving instructions and in social situations facilitates your stay. Historical, geographical and cultural information are included to assist you in understanding the habits of the country.

    LA0431 LAROUSSE EVALUA TU INGLES $7.95
    Softcover, 220 pp.. ISBN:9789702200437
    Section A has 100 questions and answers to test your knowledge of English. Section B has explanations for all the questions, so you can learn the reasons for the correct answer.
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