PDF #155 – Talk, Talk, Talk 2: Speaking-Practice Textbook for Intermediate & Advanced Students
Talk, Talk, Talk 2 – Speaking-Practice Textbook for Intermediate & Advanced Students.
These books include 60 lessons that provide intermediate and advanced students with the opportunity to practice some of the most common types of questions and discussions that English speakers engage in.
In the early lessons, students answer a variety of questions, including wh-questions, but later the structure of the lessons forces them to generate their own questions.
A wide range of functions are covered in these books, including the following: stating excuses, identifying priorities, providing reasons, agreeing and disagreeing, explaining differences, describing qualifications, talking about stereotypes, explaining proverbs, arguing for certain positions, and many more. These books provide a firm foundation for students who want to participate in spirited discussions. A teacher’s guide is available for this series.
When choosing the best ESL textbooks for the classroom- a few things were taken into consideration.
Think about these factors when seeking out textbooks in the future!
Do these people know what they’re talking about?
Each one of these books was written by a professional (or multiple professionals) that’s been in the English teaching business for a very long time! They know their stuff and have lots to offer. They know the needs of both new teachers, who are just getting started, and well-seasoned teachers, who are looking for a way to spice up their existing curriculum.
How is this book specialized for children or for adults?
The list is broken down into two different categories: Textbooks that were either specially made for kids or have characteristics that would work well with children, and textbooks that were designed to accommodate older and adult students. The authors of these books understand that teaching kids and adults have their unique challenges and therefore have created textbooks specializing on one group or the other.
Is this book flexible?
In today’s classroom, flexibility is a must. Gone are the days of teaching out of a textbook for the entire class period. Gone are the days where it’s believed that every student is at the same learning level. We know that teaching and learning are more rounded experiences that must be filled with activity and variety in order to maximize learning. With that in mind, each of these textbooks is extra-flexible, and meant to be used and consulted when needed in different situations. It’s not necessary to do every single chapter in order for them to be used effectively!
After reading “Talk, Talk, Talk 2” you can check important issues for ESL teachers on the section PDFs, and visit my YouTube channel.