Course Materials

From teaching across age and proficiency levels to multiple intelligence theory and sample grammar lessons, our written materials reflect a comprehensive range of ESL knowledge and teaching expertise. As part of the extensive materials and resources included with our course, you will receive a comprehensive teaching textbook by Jeremy Harmer, our industry-leading 475-page training manual, a detailed job search manual, and two practical English grammar texts. You will find these resources useful both during the course and in subsequent overseas teaching positions.

How to Teach English
How to Teach English (w/DVD) by Jeremy Harmer
  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Pearson Education
  • ISBN: 978-1-405-85309-5
  • $49 value
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A practical guide for teachers who are at an early stage in their careers and for those studying to obtain their certification in TESOL. This new edition, fully revised to reflect recent methodological developments, is divided into three parts: fundamentals in language acquisition (chapters 1-5), teaching language skills (chapters 6-9), and considerations in language management (chapters 10-14). It includes a new chapter on testing, a DVD with clips from actual classes demonstrating good teaching techniques, and a task file of photocopiable training tasks.

TESOL/TESL Certification Course Training Manual
Oxford Seminars' TESOL/TESL Certification Course Training Manual
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A powerful reference manual for students to learn firsthand how to successfully teach English in multicultural settings and how to organize the teaching workload while enjoying their new surroundings. This industry-leading manual provides valuable insights into classroom management techniques, role-playing activities, lesson planning ideas, the role of the teacher, using one’s voice, effectively talking to students, and dealing with culture shock. A practical tool for both beginner as well as experienced teachers, this manual provides readers with a step-by-step guide for teaching grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking, listening, reading, writing, and much more.

    Focus On Grammar
    Focus on Grammar: An Integrated Skills Approach (w/CD), 3rd Edition by Marjorie Fuchs, Margaret Bonner and Miriam Westheimer
    1. Paperback: 432 pages
    2. Publisher: Pearson Longman
    3. ISBN: 978-0-131-89985-8
    4. $45 value

Focus On Grammar
Focus on Grammar: An Integrated Skills Approach (w/CD), 3rd Edition by Marjorie Fuchs, Margaret Bonner and Miriam Westheimer
  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Pearson Longman
  • ISBN: 978-0-131-89985-8
  • $45 value
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Known for its focus on English grammar through contextualized listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities, this lively integrated skills textbook helps students bridge the gap between comprehending grammatical structures and actually using them. Focus on Grammar features clear presentations and charts that make grammar easy to learn, creative activities that stimulate communication, high-interest readings that are rich in content, review tests to confirm progress and improve scores on standardized tests, and internet activities for individual, pair, or group work. The audio CD complements the book with 37 task-based and extended listening exercises.

Job Search Manual
Oxford Seminars' Job Search Manual
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Oxford Seminars’ Job Search Manual includes practical, yet out of the box, expert tips and advice designed to guide you through each step of the job search process. This comprehensive manual is divided into six sections: Getting Started, Representing Yourself, Applying For Teaching Jobs, The Interview Process, Negotiating Your Contract, and Preparing To Teach Abroad. You will learn about researching and deciding on your country of preference; revamping and updating your resume, writing clear and concise cover letters, preparing for the interview process; and successfully examining and negotiating your contract details.