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Course Books and Materials: Dictionaries | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
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In this blog we are going to consider the types and use of dictionaries. Which is the best dictionary for the different levels of student to use and what are some of the things we should and should not do with them?
Course Books and Materials - Best Use of the Course Book | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Federico Riva
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In this blog post, we will consider how best to use the teaching material course book that often accompanies a course. There are a number of strategies we can adopt to get the most out of the book in different situations.
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How to Adjust Your Teaching to the Needs of the Beginner Students - TEFL Blog
Sun, 12 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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How to Adjust Your Teaching to the Needs of the Beginner Students
As the term beginner students refers to the level of students knowledge, I have decided to focus on beginner level in different age groups. Therefore, this essay will be divided into teaching beginner young students and beginner adults. My definition of a beginner student is the following: regardless of age, this is a learner with very little or no previous knowledge of the English language. However, there are certain things we should aim to know about every age group:
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Teaching beginner young students
Group 1 – beginners ages 5-9
Group 2 – beginners ages 9-13
Teaching adult beginner learners
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Strategies of Teaching ESL Groups Effectively - TEFL Blog
Wed, 26 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Strategies of Teaching ESL Groups Effectively
There are different types of classes. We will be teaching and adults and children. Let's take a more detailed look into each group. ESL teachers are often working with beginners; however, some people could have been exposed to English previously. We can refer to these students as 'false beginners.' This subgroup could include adults who have learned the language before and may have forgotten it without consistent use. Adults beginners may tend to be more motivated than young beginner learners because adults make the decision to study English by themselves. Children may be told to learn and externally motivated by parents or family members. We should keep in mind that a beginner without... [Read more]
What is a TEFL curriculum? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What is a TEFL curriculum?
Across the globe, there are five widely accepted levels of EFL learners, which are represented in the teaching materials and book series available for students and teachers.
These levels are commonly referred to as:
Note: Any levels above these are typically termed 'advanced' and aren't usually taught in standard settings.
Please note that different curricula may categorize these levels in various ways. For instance, the Touchstone series from Cambridge uses a four-level scale, which, however, covers the same content as a conventional five-level scale. Another series, "Cutting Edge," encompasses six levels, including an advanced level, along with the standard five.
Let's examine some representative syllabus content for each level from the "Cutting Edge" series,... [Read more]
What is a Beginner EFL Student and How Do You Teach Them? - TEFL Blog
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 Mark Crocker
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What is a Beginner EFL Student and How Do You Teach Them?
When you decide to take a TEFL certification course with the intention of teaching English abroad, in your home country, or online, it is difficult to know who you will actually end up teaching. Once you have finished your training you could end up teaching primary aged children, teenagers, or adults. They could be from any country worldwide and they could be at any level of English language from beginner to advanced level. In many ways it is a bit of a lottery, so you should ensure you are ready to deal with all types of environments. After a while most teachers develop a preference for the type of student they prefer to teach, however, the beginner EFL student is often the most... [Read more]
Teaching Special Groups in ESL - Top 10 Tips When Teaching Beginners - TEFL Blog
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 Federico Riva
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Teaching Special Groups in ESL - Top 10 Tips When Teaching Beginners
Regardless of which type of beginner class you are teaching here are my top ten tips for the teaching of beginners.
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1: Keep it simple
2: Be visual not verbal
3: Keep them talking
4: Repeat Repeat Repeat
5: Use pairwork
6: Praise often
7: Teach to their needs
8: Be patient
9: Play games
10: Don't overcorrect
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Elizaveta Pachina
Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job.
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Common English Pronunciation Issues for Native Italian Speakers | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
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This article was written by our TEFL graduate shares their experience of working with Italian students.
The Principles of Motivating in the ESL Class | ITTT | TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
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Motivating students is extremely important. How to do it successfully? Read in this blog post.
Why Phonetics and Phonology are Fundamental for Pronunciation | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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What is a TEFL curriculum? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
What is a TEFL curriculum?
Across the globe, there are five widely accepted levels of EFL learners, which are represented in the teaching materials and book series available for students and teachers.
These levels are commonly referred to as:
Note: Any levels above these are typically termed 'advanced' and aren't usually taught in standard settings.
Please note that different curricula may categorize these levels in various ways. For instance, the Touchstone series from Cambridge uses a four-level scale, which, however, covers the same content as a conventional five-level scale. Another series, "Cutting Edge," encompasses six levels, including an advanced level, along with the standard five.
Let's examine some representative syllabus content for each level from the "Cutting Edge" series,... [Read more]
What are The Ways to Manage and Adapt Teaching and Learning for Mixed-Ability Classes? - TEFL Blog
Tue, 30 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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What are The Ways to Manage and Adapt Teaching and Learning for Mixed-Ability Classes?
Teachers of ESL will often find themselves in charge of a class with students at different levels of proficiency. When this happens, the teacher needs to know ways to adapt and manage the class and activities in a way that benefits all the students. The stronger students could become bored if the teacher caters to the weaker ones, and, reversely, the weaker students could become demotivated and feel forgotten and left behind when they cannot keep up with the advanced students. So how can a teacher make sure all the students get what they need from the class?
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Adapting materials according to the level
Grouping
Other strategies
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7 Great Resources for Teaching Business English - TEFL Blog
Thu, 04 Oct 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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7 Great Resources for Teaching Business English
Business students are most likely already familiar with using computers and particularly the Internet for learning English. The Internet can provide a teacher with an enormous array of teaching resources from non-authentic and authentic materials to lesson plans and ideas. Here are 7 great resources for teaching business English at no cost to the teacher!
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BusinessEnglishSite.com
Busy Teacher
AnnualReports
Infoplease
VOA Learning English
BBC Learning English
UsingEnglish.com
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All You Need to Know About Teaching Beginners - TEFL Blog
Mon, 10 Jun 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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All You Need to Know About Teaching Beginners
Teaching English to beginners is a challenge for new and experienced ESL teachers. Although with proper planning, materials, getting the students engaged and motivated in the lessons can make teaching English to beginners fun and rewarding especially when your students start to get the hang of it. It's a great feeling to see them move from having absolutely no knowledge of English to be able to speak basic English. A few things to think about. Talking a lot is just going to waste your time and leave you frustrated. Two keep your lessons fun with as much talk time as possible for the students, allowing them to practice what they are learning in a fun environment. Always praise your... [Read more]
TEFL Indonesia - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Tefl In Dili East Timor
TEFL in Dili, East Timor
Date posted:2006-08-29 | Writer: Lorosae English Language Institute | Email: [email protected]
Lorosae English Language Institute, (LELI - also known as East Timor English Language Institute), Dili, East Timor, is seeking qualified teachers to teach English to adult learners. There will be positions available in Dili starting in September 2006. Dili is the capital of the newest country in the world. After a 25 year struggle for independence from Indonesia, East Timor is facing many challenges as it establishes itself as a new nation. One of these challenges is the capacity of Timorese human resources to relate to the rest of the world using English. The incumbents will be charged with teaching Timorese learners working in Government, international donor... [Read more]
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Pronunciation Challenges Students Face in China
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In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate tells about common pronunciation challenges students face in China.
English, The Universal Language
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In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares his opinion on the global language.
When is the best time to use songs in a classroom for young learners?
Elizaveta Pachina
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In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares her opinion on using songs in teaching.
Role of the Teacher: Jack of All Trades
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In this post, our recent TEFL graduate shares her experience of observing the roles of teachers in her... [Read more]
"Authentic" English: 3 Tips for Implementing Authentic Materials in Language Classrooms - TEFL Blog
Tue, 10 Mar 2020 Laura Payne
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"Authentic" English: 3 Tips for Implementing Authentic Materials in Language Classrooms
Authentic materials are media that native speakers of a language encounter in their everyday lives, which are not specifically created for language students. TV programs, newspaper articles, books, songs, YouTube videos, and more all fall under this term.
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1. Take advantage of pre-teaching.
2. Focus on a single language point and give your students a clear goal.
3. Vary the role authentic materials play in your lessons.
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Tips for Teaching Different Types of English Learning Groups - TEFL Blog
Thu, 25 Apr 2019 Mark Crocker
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Tips for Teaching Different Types of English Learning Groups
There are many types of English learning groups and each group requires different teaching techniques. In my opinion, English learners can be divided into 2 groups: beginners and English learners for specific purposes. Beginners can be students who have no English at all or know a few simple structures. They can be children or adults. English learners for specific purposes are students who have a basic English level and want to achieve their specific aims of learning.
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Young Beginners
Adult Beginners
English Learners for Specific Purposes
Conversation Learners
Business Students
Examination Classes
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The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers
Teaching Private Classes vs. Working With Bigger Groups
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In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching individual students and groups.
3 Experiences Possible in the ESL Teaching Career
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In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their teaching experience acquired during her career.
3 Points to Consider When Designing a Course Syllabus
Elizaveta Pachina
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In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on designing a syllabus.
5 Ideas How to Differentiate in The Classroom
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Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job.
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The Importance of a Teacher in Early Childhood Education | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the teacher's roles in early childhood education.
Motivation as the Core of Students' Learning Process | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on motivation as a center of the learning process.
How Materials are Incorporated in Teaching English Online | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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Why is it Important for ESL Teachers to Focus on Building Confidence in Beginner Students? - TEFL Blog
Fri, 06 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Why is it Important for ESL Teachers to Focus on Building Confidence in Beginner Students?
Learning a new language is an inherently challenging task. One important way for ESL teachers to help beginner students learn English is to focus not only on teaching language concepts but on building their confidence to experiment with the language and persist with their learning. This essay will firstly examine why building confidence is important in ESL teaching, and different strategies teachers can employ to do this, including how they interact with students and the content they choose for classes.
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Why might beginner students suffer from low confidence, and how can this interfere with their learning?
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Benefits of Implementing Created Materials in the ESL Classroom - TEFL Blog
Mon, 10 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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Benefits of Implementing Created Materials in the ESL Classroom
Classroom materials are important tools in learning. These can range from books, printed materials, graphs, charts, videos, realia, and a lot of varied materials that aid in learning. It is easy to succumb to using materials that are commercially produced and textbooks that are provided by the school or the education center that a teacher works for. They are available and convenient for the busy teacher. Published materials are level-appropriate, thus, they give good practice for the students. Although sometimes the teacher needs to create his or her material at some point in the learning process. Creating materials that are tuned to the students' needs gives the... [Read more]
The Necessity of Learning Teaching Skills - TEFL Blog
Fri, 21 Feb 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
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The Necessity of Learning Teaching Skills
"What are the essential teaching skills for teaching?" In this essay, I will be discussing my own experiences as an English teacher working for an online English teaching company called I-tutor; and my past experiences as a Music teacher. Teaching skills that I will describe in this essay are proper uses of eye contact and gestures, knowing your student, lesson planning, and caring to learn what roles are needed to teach efficiently.
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Eye Contact and Gestures
Knowing your student
Lesson Plans
Knowing Your Role as a Teacher
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How Does Native Language Influence The Second Language Acquisition? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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This blog post was written by our recent TEFL graduate who shares their opinion on the second language acquisition.
How to Keep Beginner Students Motivated Avoiding Their Native Language? | ITTT | TEFL Blog
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In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate tells how to keep beginner students motivated avoiding their native language.
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The Best Teaching Ideas for TEFL Teachers
Top Things a Teacher Needs to Focus on When Teaching Beginner Students
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In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares her ideas of teaching beginner students.
The Main Problems of Teaching Formal and Informal Language
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As with most languages, there are many differences between formal and informal use of English. In this post, an ITTT graduate looks at the problems this can cause both the teacher and the student.
What Teaching Skills Are Required in the Classroom?
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This blog post was written by a recent TEFL graduate who shares their opinion on the teaching skills required in the classroom.
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Elizaveta Pachina
Liza is a translator, freelancer and ESL teacher from Russia. She had been teaching in a Chinese bilingual school for more than two years and recently moved to Thiland to run her blog about teaching and freelance job.
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5 Ideas How to Differentiate in The Classroom | TEFL Blog
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In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their ideas on how to differentiate students in the classroom.
How Personal Language Learning Experience Helps in Teaching | TEFL Blog
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In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on having a personal language learning experience and how it influences teaching.
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TEFL jobs Online
There are students of English all over the world who prefer to learn English online rather than by physical attendance at a school or language academy. Qualified TEFL teachers are therefore hired by a number of different organisations to teach English online.
Here are some online teaching positions:
ESL teachers needed ONLINE to work with IT professionals | (Date posted:2023-11-26)
Date posted:2023-11-26 | Writer: Unifyhub | Email: [email protected]
Unifyhub, a corporate language learning and content creation company with offices in Tallinn (Estonia), and Saint-Petersburg (Russia) is looking for ESL teachers to join our international team of professionals. In the past 14 years, we have helped over 100,000 people learn English, get into foreign universities, travel... [Read more]
Reasons Why Singing Songs Helps Children to Learn English - TEFL Blog
Wed, 21 Aug 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
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Reasons Why Singing Songs Helps Children to Learn English
I have a great fascination and interest to teach English as well as proper study techniques to students of all ages. This next year, I plan on moving to China to teach English to young children. When contemplating these future endeavors, I plan on implementing songs as a method to help young children learn English. Singing songs is a fun, interactive method that engages the attention of children. When teaching children, I argue that singing songs is a great method to cultivate and maintain a strong foundation in their English language level.
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Children and Learning
Lesson Goals
How to Choose Songs for The Lesson
Other Pros
Regular Repetition
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12 Course Books to Improve Your General English Lessons for Adults - TEFL Blog
Thu, 29 Aug 2019 Jon ITTT
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12 Course Books to Improve Your General English Lessons for Adults
As a newly qualified TEFL teacher the chances are you will be working for a school which supplies its teachers with all the resources needed to teach successful lessons based on a set course. This article shows a selection of the course books that are available for teaching general English course to adults from a number of publishers in the TEFL industry.
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Oxford University Press
Cambridge University Press
Pearson/Longman
Macmillan
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All You Need to Know When Teaching Multi-Level ESL Classes - TEFL Blog
Mon, 06 Aug 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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All You Need to Know When Teaching Multi-Level ESL Classes
While you learn about teaching multi-level classrooms when you take a TESOL or TEFL certification course, the reality often looks a little different. It's true that multi-level ESL classrooms have many benefits for English learners. For example, they have the chance to communicate with each other and learn how to use English through practice and negotiating meaning.
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Assessing Student Needs
Lesson Planning
Grouping Your Students
Using Projects or Themes
Creating a Variety of Materials
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What to Expect in a Small ESL Program - TEFL Blog
Tue, 08 Aug 2023 Ashton March
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What to Expect in a Small ESL Program
Imagine yourself preparing for your first day at your ESL school. You've created a cute presentation for your first lesson, prepared the group activities for your large classroom, and are overjoyed at the thought of meeting your smiley students. Except, you find yourself in a small classroom with one or two students, no tech whatsoever, and figuring out how your group activities are going to work now.
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Creating Your Own Curriculum
Lack of Resources
Small Classes
Remember this!
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Creating your Own English Immersion Experience for ESL Students - TEFL Blog
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 Estefany Garduño
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Creating your Own English Immersion Experience for ESL Students
When you hear about English lessons, the first thing that comes into your mind is probably lessons taken from a book, answer lesson sheets, and talking in pairs applying a small group of vocabulary, and that's all. Let's change the game by giving a higher immersion of English to your ESL students without going to an English-speaking country to obtain more vocabulary, pronunciation, and speaking practice.
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What is an English Immersion Experience?
How could I start?
Select a topic according to your students' English level
Include as receptive as productive skills.
Build confidence in students
Time to expand during the... [Read more]
What are some useful ESL teaching resource books? - TEFL Blog
Sun, 20 Aug 2023 Federico Riva
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What are some useful ESL teaching resource books?
The market for ESL teaching books is very large and all the major publishers have some form of involvement in the production and selling of these resources. There are many different types of books and resources that are used in ESL teaching and we will consider three main categories.1) General teaching theory books2) ESL book series3) Activity resource books
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General teaching theory books
ESL book series
Activity Resource books
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