Penny Ur

This important course provides a comprehensive basic introduction to teaching languages, for use in pre-service or early experience settings. It can be used by groups of teachers working with a trainer, or as a self-study resource. The Trainee's Book provides all the tasks given in the main book but without background information, bibliographies, notes or solutions. It is suitable for those studying on a trainer-led course, where feedback is readily available. A complete introduction to teaching languages. Comprehensive coverage. Ideally suited to those situations where the trainer is available to provide input and guidance.… (more)

This important course provides a comprehensive basic introduction to teaching languages, for use in pre-service or early experience settings. It can be used by groups of teachers working with a trainer, or as a self-study resource. The Trainee's Book provides all the tasks given in the main book but without background information, bibliographies, notes or solutions. It is suitable for those studying on a trainer-led course, where feedback is readily available. A complete introduction to teaching languages. Comprehensive coverage. Ideally suited to those situations where the trainer is available to provide input and guidance.… (more)

Grammar Practice Activities was written by Penny Ur and is in its 20th printing, so you know it has to be good. Many teachers have a fear of teaching grammar, and it is difficult to think up grammar activities that are fun, but I guarantee that this book will help you on your way with confidence.

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This is great for any time of the year but more so when you need a quick start to a lesson or a change during a lesson. I use it sometimes as a pre-starter for the times when pupils aren't arriving all at the same time (after break or lunch). I also use it when I announce to the class "let's have a change as you are working extremely hard" little do they know I planned this and have already identified the activity!

I have taught English in a 'good' school, a school where some pupils are very weak and more recently in a special school for EBD. It gets used in all of them!

A fab resource not just for English teachers.… (more)