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Title: Health Matters
Author: Tetsuro Fujii, Adam Murray
ISBN: 978-4-7647-4010-5
Publisher: KInseido
Type: Speaking, Reading
Learning Environment: University
CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate
Description: The topics are relatable to students in general classes. We avoided medical jargon and used common vocabulary that is understandable to lay people or patients. The book contains activities to develop language and critical thinking skills.
URL: https://www.kinsei-do.co.jp/books/4010/
Title: Our World Today
Author: Adam Murray, Anderson Passos
ISBN: 9784523178903
Publisher: NAN'UN-DO
Type: Speaking, Reading
Learning Environment: University
CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate
Description: Designed to teach environmental issues topics to L2 students in a CLIL setting. 70% of the vocabulary is at 1000-word level. Critical thinking is promoted through small group work and by questions that require students to find answers on their own.
URL: http://nanun-do.hondana.jp/book/b379645.html
Title: Pass the TOEIC Test new edition - Introductory Course
Author: Miles Craven
ISBN: 9781908881069
Publisher: First Press ELT
Type: Exams
Learning Environment: University, Business Classes
CEFR Level: A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate
Description: Pass the TOEIC Test is a preparation course for the Listening and Reading sections of the TOEIC test, packed with over 1500 practice items, Grammar, Vocabulary, skills development and test-taking strategies. Ideal for self-study or class use.
URL: https://www.pass-the-toeic-test.com/
Contact: support@firstpress-elt.com
Video: An Interview with Miles Craven: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcWcq-qpV5U
Title: Think BIG for Business - Book 1
Author: Steven E. Quasha & Daniel J. Mills
ISBN: 978-4905426752
Publisher: Akebono Press
Type: Speaking, Reading, Writing, Listening
Learning Environment: University, Business Classes
CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate, B2 Upper Intermediate
Description: Think Big for Business is a two-part textbook series for aspiring entrepreneurs. Each book includes two review units and projects. Use either book for a semester course or both for a year-long course.
URL: https://www.akebonopress.com/think-big-landing
Contact: www.akebonopress.com
Title: Think BIG for Business - Book 2
Author: Steven E. Quasha & Daniel J. Mills
ISBN: 978-4905426769
Publisher: Akebono Press
Type: Speaking, Reading, Writing, Listening
Learning Environment: University, Business Classes
CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate, B2 Upper Intermediate
Description: Think Big for Business is a two-part textbook series for aspiring entrepreneurs. Each book includes two review units and projects. Use either book for a semester course or both for a year-long course.
URL: https://www.akebonopress.com/think-big-landing
Contact: www.akebonopress.com
Title: A Single Step to English Communication
Author: Steven E. Quasha
ISBN: 978-4905426707
Publisher: Akebono Press
Type: Speaking, Reading, Writing, Listening
Learning Environment: University
CEFR Level: A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate
Description: A Single Step to English Communication helps Japanese learners negotiate meaning through practical tasks and realistic conversations with over 25 voice actors. It features QR-linked YouTube videos, Quizlet, cultural tips, and free teacher resources.
URL: https://www.akebonopress.com/single-step-landing
Contact: www.akebonopress.com
Title: A Single Step to English Communication - Workbook
Author: Anton Vegel & Steven E. Quasha
ISBN: 978-4905426592
Publisher: Akebono Press
Type: Speaking, Reading, Writing
Learning Environment: University
CEFR Level: A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate
Description: This workbook reinforces vocabulary and grammar from the textbook "A Single Step to English Communication." With engaging exercises and activities, it helps students review key concepts, practice communication skills, and build confidence in English.
URL: https://www.akebonopress.com/single-step-landing
Contact: www.akebonopress.com
Title: Widgets Inc.: A task-based course in workplace English
Author: Marcos Benevides and Chris Valvona
ISBN: 9781941140000
Publisher: Atama-ii Books
Type: Speaking, Reading, Writing, Listening
Learning Environment: University, Business Classes
CEFR Level: A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate, B2 Upper Intermediate, C1 Advanced
Description: Widgets Inc. is an ESL/EFL course employing a 'strong' task-based language teaching (TBLT) approach. The syllabus is organized into six connected stages, and projects and tasks are arranged by relative task complexity rather than by language forms.
URL: https://www.widgepedia.com/index.php?title=Widgets_Inc.
Contact: publisher@atama-ii.com
Title: Case Studies in Business Innovation
Author: Marcos Benevides, Chris Valvona, Mark Firth
ISBN: 9781941140505
Publisher: Atama-ii Books
Type: Speaking, Reading
Learning Environment: University, Business Classes
CEFR Level: A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate, B2 Upper Intermediate, C1 Advanced
Description: A business English textbook for use as a reading & discussion course, or to supplement the Widgets task-based course. Features 30 readings about real-world business innovations. Students read and discuss each case, and explore background information.
URL: https://www.englishbooks.LINK
Contact: publisher@atama-ii.com
Title: The English Gym I with Digital Workbook
Author: Jon Charles / John Carle
ISBN: 978-4-9909741-5-2
Publisher: Oak Hills Press
Type: Conversation / Speaking
Learning Environment: University
CEFR Level: A2-B1 (Elementary to Intermediate)
Description: New edition for the 2024 academic year! TEG I is designed specifically for Japanese university students. Includes common mistakes for Japanese learners of English and a digital workbook. Quizlet and Kahoot! sets are pre-made.
Articles:
URL:
https://www.oakhillspress.com/ https://www.englishgymjapan.com/teg1
Contact: hello@englishgymjapan.com
Title: The English Gym II with Digital Workbook
Author: Jon Charles / John Carle
ISBN: 978-4-9909741-3-8
Publisher: Oak Hills Press
Type: Conversation / Speaking
Learning Environment: University
CEFR Level: B1-B2 (Intermediate to Upper Intermediate)
Description: TEG II is designed specifically for Japanese university students. Includes common mistakes for Japanese learners of English and a digital workbook. Quizlet and Kahoot! sets are pre-made.
Articles:
URL:
https://www.oakhillspress.com/
https://www.englishgymjapan.com/teg2
Contact: hello@englishgymjapan.com
Title: Nice to Meet You
Author: David Barker
ISBN: 978-4-905088-57-8
Publisher: BTB Press
Type: Speaking
Learning Environment: University, Conversation Schools
CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate
Description: This textbook focuses on the type of English conversations that learners might expect to have with someone they meet for the first time.
URL: https://www.btbpress.com/book/nice-to-meet-you-second-edition/
Contact: bookshop@englishbooks.jp
Title: Read to Write
Author: Douglas Moore & David Barker
ISBN: 978-4-905088-47-9
Publisher: BTB Press
Type: Writing
Learning Environment: University
CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate
Description: Read to Write is a collection of reformulated learner writing designed to provide Japanese students with extensive comprehensible input of the type of language that teachers ask them to produce in writing classes.
URL: https://www.btbpress.com/book/read-to-write-second-edition/
Contact: bookshop@englishbooks.jp
Title: The Sound of English
Author: David Barker & Meagan Kaiser
ISBN: 978-4-905088-60-8
Publisher: BTB Press
Type: Listening
Learning Environment: University
CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate
Description: The Sound of English is an intermediate course in listening and pronunciation. The aim of the course is to help students understand how the sound system of English works, and how it is fundamentally different from that of their own language.
URL: https://www.btbpress.com/book/the-sound-of-english/
Contact: bookshop@englishbooks.jp
Title: The Reading Book
Author: David Barker
ISBN: 978-4-905088-61-5
Publisher: BTB Press
Type: Reading
Learning Environment: University
CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate
Description: The Reading Book is an intermediate course in reading and vocabulary. This book teaches students how to become better readers rather than simply giving them repeated practice and hoping that they will improve naturally.
URL: https://www.btbpress.com/book/the-reading-book/
Contact: bookshop@englishbooks.jp
Title: A Girls' Guide to the Islands
Author: Suzanne Kamata
ISBN: 978-1936846573
Publisher: Gemma Open Door
Type: Reading, Extensive Reading
Learning Environment: University, Conversation Schools, High School
CEFR Level: B2 Upper Intermediate
Description: An American mother and her half-Japanese daughter, who is deaf and a wheelchair user, explore the islands of Japan's Inland Sea in this Hi/Lo nonfiction travelogue.
URL: https://gemmamedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Girls-Guide-Study-Guide.pdf
Comments: Supplemental materials including an audiobook, lesson plan, and teaching guide are available from the publisher.
Title: Bake Sale
Author: Suzanne Kamata
ISBN: 978-1956476187
Publisher: Gemma Open Door
Type: Reading, Extensive Reading
Learning Environment: University, Conversation Schools
CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate
Description: Two single parents meet at an international school holiday bake sale in Tokyo in this romantic comedy for language learners.
URL: https://gemmamedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Bake-Sale-LP.pdf
Title: Pop Flies, Robo-pets and Other Disasters
Author: Suzanne Kamata
ISBN: 978-1947159372
Publisher: One Elm Books
Type: Reading, Extensive Reading
Learning Environment: Conversation Schools, Junior and Senior High School
CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate
Description: A Japanese boy returns from living abroad and struggles to readjust to Japanese school in this illustrated novel aimed at middle grade readers.
URL: http://www.redchairpress.com/pop-flies-robo-pets-and-other-disasters
Comments: An audiobook, ebook, and other supplemental teaching materials are available from the publisher.
Interview: https://www.goodreadswithronna.com/2020/05/04/an-interview-with-author-suzanne-kamata/
Title: The Spy
Author: Suzanne Kamata
ISBN: 978-1936846887
Publisher: Gemma Open Door
Type: Reading, Extensive Reading
Learning Environment: University, Conversation Schools, High School
CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate
Description: An American woman becomes a spy during WWII and is captured by the Nazis in this Hi/Lo thriller for literacy learners.
URL: https://gemmamedia.org/hilo-books/the-spy-by-suzanne-kamata/
Comments: An audiobook is available.
Title: 10 Ways To - Graded Reader Series
Author: Andy Boon
ISBN: 978-4-909730-64-0
Publisher: Halico
Type: Reading, Extensive Reading
Learning Environment: University, Business Classes, Conversation Schools
CEFR Level: A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate
Description: The 10 WAYS TO series provides advice, skills, and strategies to the readers for successfully negotiating different aspects of life. There are 40 books in the series.
URL: https://halico.jp/10-ways-to-books-1-10
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suqspCcaDY0&t=956s
More books:
10 Things to See and Do https://halico.jp/10-things-to-see-and-do
Pocket Reader Series
Title: Business Readers Series
Author: Andy Boon
ISBN: 978-4-909730-00-8
Publisher: Halico
Type: Reading, Extensive Reading
Learning Environment: University, Business Classes, Conversation Schools
CEFR Level: A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate
Description: The 10-book business reader series tells the story of your first year working in the product marketing department of ABC Convenience Stores. The series looks at skills and strategies for being successful in business.
URL: https://halico.jp/pocket-readers-business
More books:
10 Things to See and Do https://halico.jp/10-things-to-see-and-do
Pocket Reader Series
Title: Research and Write
Author: Andy Boon
ISBN: 978-4-909730-59-6
Publisher: Halico
Type: Writing, Research Skills
Learning Environment: University
CEFR Level: A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate
Description: This book aims to introduce students to basic research and writing skills at the paragraph and short essay level. It also introduces qualitative research and primary and secondary data collection skills.
URL: https://halico.jp/research-and-write-1
More books:
10 Things to See and Do https://halico.jp/10-things-to-see-and-do
Pocket Reader Series
Title: Discover Conversation
Author: Andy Boon, David Harrington
ISBN: 978-4-909730-11-4
Publisher: Halico
Type: Speaking, Listening
Learning Environment: University, Conversation Schools
CEFR Level: A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate
Description: Discover Conversation is a conversation textbook that makes the world of spoken interaction more understandable, accessible, and usable for your students. It helps break down the complexity of real interactions into small and manageable chunks.
URL: https://halico.jp/discover-conversation
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZANU4DV2xc&t=310s
More books:
10 Things to See and Do https://halico.jp/10-things-to-see-and-do
Pocket Reader Series
Title: Humanity and Technology
Author: Brian Cullen
ISBN: 9784900689930
Publisher: Intercom Press
Type: Speaking, Reading, Writing, Listening
Learning Environment: University, Business Classes
CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate
Description: Humanity and Technology is an integrated skills textbook based on popular science. The many varied and engaging activities help students to improve their skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, presentation and critical thinking.
URL: englishbooks.jp Link
Contact: cullen.brian@gmail.com
Title: Inspiring Solutions
Author: John Spiri
ISBN: 978-4-905426-77-6
Publisher: Global Stories Press
Type: Speaking, Reading, Listening
Learning Environment: University, Conversation Schools
CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate
Description: Inspiring Solutions contains extraordinary stories of individuals working for peace and justice. Each chapter's engaging content is delivered through dictogloss and/or dictation activities.
URL: https://www.globalstoriespress.com/is
Contact: globalstoriespress@gmail.com
Title: Escape the Classroom
Author: Fiona Wall Minami
ISBN: 9784939130298
Publisher: Perceptia Press
Type: Speaking
Learning Environment: University, Conversation Schools
CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate, B2 Upper Intermediate, C1 Advanced
Description: British Council ELTons Awards 2021 finalist for Innovation in Learner Resources.
While immersed in mysterious worlds, solving puzzles and breaking codes, students strengthen their English communication skills through fifteen challenging missions.
URL: LINK
Contact: fionaminami@yahoo.co.uk
Title: In the Driver's Seat
Author: Fiona Wall Minami
ISBN: 9784939130458
Publisher: Perceptia Press
Type: Speaking, Writing
Learning Environment: University, Conversation Schools
CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate, B2 Upper Intermediate
Description: In the Driver’s Seat provides a stimulating course for students wishing to improve their English communication skills. By writing their own worksheets and leading discussions, students learn to interact and speak English naturally with their peers.
URL: LINK
Contact: fionaminami@yahoo.co.uk
Title: Talk, Talk: Meeting People
Author: Todd Jay Leonard
ISBN: 978-4-909730-60-2
Publisher: Halico Creative Education
Type: Speaking, Reading, Listening
Learning Environment: University, Business Classes, Conversation Schools
CEFR Level: A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate
Description: Talk, Talk: Meeting People is a course for high-beginner to intermediate students of English based on situational dialogues. Each lesson is packed with everyday, useful American-English expressions and idioms that are interesting in context.
URL: Halico Link
Contact:
Title: Talk, Talk: Going Places
Author: Todd Jay Leonard
ISBN: 978-4-909730-61-9
Publisher: Halico Creative Education
Type: Speaking, Reading, Listening
Learning Environment: University, Business Classes, Conversation Schools
CEFR Level: A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate
Description: Talk, Talk: Going Places is a course for high-beginner to intermediate students of English based on situational dialogues. Each lesson is packed with everyday, useful American-English expressions and idioms that are interesting in context.
URL: Halico Link
Contact:
Title: An Indiana Hoosier in Lord Tsugaru's Court: Musings of an American Expatriate Living in Rural Japan
Author: Todd Jay Leonard
ISBN: 978-1-4401-2164-7
Publisher: iUniverse
Type: Biography/Autobiography
Learning Environment: University, General Public/Adult Education
CEFR Level: C2 Proficiency
Description: This book of essays has found success in many US and Japanese classrooms at the university level as it offers an intimate and inside view of Japanese culture through the eyes of an American living and working in Japan
URL:
Contact:
Title: My Nippon
Author: Todd Jay Leonard
ISBN: 978-4-7946-0609-9
Publisher: IBC Publishing
Type: Cross-Cultural Understanding
Learning Environment: University, Business Classes, Adult education or community classes
CEFR Level: A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate
Description: This cross-cultural book of essays is in both English and Japanese, appealing to foreigners learning about Japanese culture, and for native-Japanese people who are interested in learning about Japanese culture through the eyes of an American.
URL: IBC Publishing Link
Contact:
Title: Best Practice for the TOEIC L&R Test: Intermediate
Author: Hiroshi Yoshizuka, Graham Skerritt, and Michael Schauerte
ISBN: 9784791972531
Publisher: Seibido
Type: Exams
Learning Environment: University
CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate
Description: Each topic-based unit provides guided practice of parts 1 to 7 of the TOIEC Listening & Reading test. Key grammar and vocabulary is also presented and practiced.
URL: https://www.seibido.co.jp/np/en/code/9784791972531/
Contact:
Title: Best Practice for the TOEIC L&R Test: Advanced
Author: Hiroshi Yoshizuka and Graham Skerritt
ISBN: 9784791972708
Publisher: Seibido
Type: Exams
Learning Environment: University
CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate, B2 Upper Intermediate
Description: Each topic-based unit provides guided practice of parts 1 to 7 of the TOIEC Listening & Reading test. Key grammar and vocabulary is also presented and practiced.
URL: https://www.seibido.co.jp/np/en/code/9784791972708/
Contact:
Title: Global Issues: An Introduction to Discussion Skills
Author: Garry Pearson, Graham Skerritt, Adrian Francis and Hiroshi Yoshizuka
ISBN: 9784791972258
Publisher: Seibido
Type: Speaking, Writing
Learning Environment: University
CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate
Description: Students listen to short reports to introduce the topic then learn discussion skills to help them talk about different issues from around the world.
URL: https://www.seibido.co.jp/np/en/code/9784791972258/
Contact:
Title: Go Global: English for Global Business
Author: Garry Pearson, Graham Skerritt and Hiroshi Yoshizuka
ISBN: 9784791971848
Publisher: Seibido
Type: Speaking, Writing
Learning Environment: University
CEFR Level: A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate
Description: The basics of business English for students who want to work for a global company. Includes speaking practice for use in the office and email writing practice for a range of different situations.
URL: https://www.seibido.co.jp/np/en/code/9784791971848/
Contact:
Title: Grand Tour - Seeing the World
Author: Anthony Sellick, James Bury, Kaori Horiuchi
ISBN: 9784791972340
Publisher: Seibido
Type: Reading
Learning Environment: University
CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate, B2 Upper Intermediate
Description: This reading text will help students acquire the knowledge needed to understand the rapidly changing modern world. The texts are ideal for intensive reading practice and include exercises that will develop critical thinking skills.
URL: https://www.seibido.co.jp/np/en/code/9784791972340/
Contact:
Title: Games for the Language Classroom: A Bilingual Guide for Teachers of English (英語教室のゲーム：英語教師のためのバイリンガルガイド)
Author: Anthony Sellick, James Bury, Gaby Benthien, 岩﨑恵実, 吉田和史
ASIN: B07NN9PR9K
Publisher: Kindle Press
Type: Lesson activities
Learning Environment: University, Conversation Schools, Elementary School, Junior High School, Senior High School
CEFR Level: Appropriate for any level
Description: Find the most effective ways to use games in your classroom. Includes games that are maximally flexible, adaptable, and which have been proven to work in primary, secondary, and tertiary language classrooms in Japan, plus various ways to score games.
URL: Amazon Link
Contact:
Title: Complete Communication Book 1 -Basic- コミュニケーションのための実践演習 Book 1〈初級編〉
Author: James Bury, Anthony Sellick, Kaori Horiuchi
ISBN: 9784791972418
Publisher: Seibido
Type: Speaking, Listening, Communication
Learning Environment: University, Conversation Schools
CEFR Level: A2 Elementary
Description: This is the first book in a series that aims to develop students’ overall communication skills. Each unit covers common topics and includes activities that focus on speaking, listening, vocabulary, writing, pronunciation and grammar.
URL: https://www.seibido.co.jp/np/en/code/9784791972418/
Contact:
Title: Complete Communication Book 2 -Intermediate- コミュニケーションのための実践演習 Book 2 〈中級編〉
Author: James Bury, Anthony Sellick, Kaori Horiuchi
ISBN: 9784791972425
Publisher: Seibido
Type: Speaking, Listening, Communication
Learning Environment: University, Conversation Schools
CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate
Description: This is the second book in a series that aims to develop students’ overall communication skills. Each unit covers common topics and includes activities that focus on speaking, listening, vocabulary, writing, pronunciation and grammar.
URL: https://www.seibido.co.jp/np/en/code/9784791972425/
Contact:
Title: Baseball English
Author: Philip S. Riccobono, Ph.D.
ISBN: 978-0-578-89104-0
Publisher: Sports English Press
Type: Speaking, Reading, Writing, Listening, English for Specific Purposes
Learning Environment: University, Business Classes, Conversation Schools, Company, Baseball related occupations
CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate, B2 Upper Intermediate
Description: Baseball English has been created specifically for people working, or preparing to work, in the baseball industry who often need to use English to communicate.
URL: https://sportsenglish.org/baseball-english
Contact: sportsEnglish1@gmail.com
Title: The Beautiful Game: English for Football...or Soccer
Author: Kirsten Waechter
ISBN: 979-8986487007
Publisher: Sports English Press
Type: Speaking, Reading, Writing, Listening, English for Specific Purposes
Learning Environment: University, Business Classes, Conversation Schools, football/soccer academies, organizations, teams
CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate, B2 Upper Intermediate
Description: The Beautiful Game is the ideal course for anyone who needs to communicate about football...or soccer in English; in other words, it is the perfect learning tool for players, coaches, staff, scouts, referees, journalists, bloggers, agents, and fans.
URL: https://sportsenglish.org/the-beautiful-game
Contact: sportsEnglish1@gmail.com
Title: The Environment Project: Solutions for a Changing World
Author: Jeff Morrow
ISBN: 9784939130328
Publisher: Perceptia Press
Type: Speaking, Reading, Writing, Listening
Learning Environment: University
CEFR Level: A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate
Description: The Environment Project: Solutions for a Changing World is for EFL students with an international outlook. This book provides practice in all four skills while covering vocabulary on a range of timely topics such as recycling and alternative energy.
URL: http://www.perceptiapress.com/books/environment_project/index.html
Contact: jeffmorrow@pu-kumamoto.ac.jp
Title: Reading On 1
Author: Gregg McNabb
ISBN: 9784990926106
Publisher: RGM Publishing
Type: Reading
Learning Environment: University
CEFR Level: A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate
Description: A book for reading skills and reading fluency. High-interest topics for false beginner to beginning intermediate learners. With 12 full units, it can take up to 30 weeks to complete.
URL:
Contact: greggmcnabb@gmail.com
Title: Journey to America Today
Author: Eric Gondree
ISBN: 9784908413094
Publisher: PAWS International (Nagoya)
Type: Reading, American studies, History, Social Studies
Learning Environment: University
CEFR Level: A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate
Description: "Journey to America Today" combines English learning with an overview of United States history and society, providing exercises and research projects for Japanese university students.
URL: https://publishing.paws-international.com/esl-efl-textbooks/journey-to-america-today/
Additional Link: https://www.englishbooks.jp/catalog/product_info.php/en/journey-america-today-p-51994
Title: Educator's Equity Companion Guide
Author: Yaya Yao, Helen Anderson
ISBN: 9780986689062
Publisher: Harmony Movement
Type: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
Learning Environment: University, Teacher Professional Development
Level: Teacher Professional Development
Description: The Educator’s Equity Companion Guide (and accompanying e-modules) provide educators the tools to build inclusive, safe spaces by equipping them with knowledge and skills to transform their contexts into more productive learning environments.
URL: https://harmony.ca/product/educators-equity-companion-guide-e-book-version/
Contact: publications@harmony.ca
Title: Global Issues: Wealth and Poverty A Language Arts Textbook For English Language Learners
Author: Brian J. English
ISBN: 979-8461901677
Publisher: Independently published
Type: Speaking, Reading, Writing, Listening, Content-Based
Learning Environment: University
CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate, B2 Upper Intermediate
Description: A content-based textbook using global issues as content for English language skills development. The book helps learners build vocabulary, improve communication skills and develop critical thinking skills. A YouTube video for each unit is available.
URL: https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B09DMVY75L/
https://www.eslresourcebank.com/index.php/en/teachers-resources/global-issues
Bringing Global Issues into the Language Classroom (article): https://tama.repo.nii.ac.jp/?action=repository_uri&item_id=994&file_id=22&file_no=1
Contact: admin@brianenglish.net
Title: Eco-Friendly Stories for Kids: Raising Environmental Awareness with a New Take on Traditional Tales!
Author: Brian J. English
ISBN: 979-8866083138
Publisher: Independently published
Type: Reading, Children's Stories
Learning Environment: Conversation Schools, Children's classes
CEFR Level: This is a storybook for kids.
Description: Here's a green twist on our favorite stories. The Coastal Piper’s enchanting melody inspires a community beach clean-up and Little Green Riding Hood saves the forest.10 illustrated stories with happy endings to foster an Environmental Ethic for kids!
URL: https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/gp/product/B0CMJTBV71
Contact: admin@brianenglish.net
Title: Home Run! Team History MLB
Author: Jerry Halvorsen
ISBN: 978-4-939130-92-2
Publisher: Perceptia Press
Type: Reading, Extensive Reading
Learning Environment: University, Anyone interested
CEFR Level: A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate
Description: Home Run! Team History MLB gives a fascinating insight into the 30 teams that make up the popular sport of American Major League Baseball while students learn English. Each unit features a photo and interesting histories of two Major League teams.
URL: perceptiapress.com
Contact: j.halvorsen0108@gmail.com
Title: Inspiring Olympians
Author: Jerry Halvorsen & M. Sally Kobayashi
ISBN: 978-4-939130-20-5
Publisher: Perceptia Press
Type: Reading, Extensive Reading
Learning Environment: University, Anyone interested
CEFR Level: A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate
Description: Inspiring Olympians features Summer Olympic athletes who have inspired and uplifted people around the world. Each unit features vocabulary exercises, a reading text, comprehension checks, topics to consider, and a crossword puzzle.
URL: perceptiapress.com
Contact: j.halvorsen0108@gmail.com
Title: The Film Critic
Author: K Broadgrove
ISBN: 9781916360426
Publisher: Broadgrove Press
Type: Speaking, Writing, Workbook
Learning Environment: University
CEFR Level: B2 Upper Intermediate, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency
Description: The Film Critic is a format for group discussion about films. Before class, students watch a film, and complete worksheets in preparation for a class discussion. In the classroom, students adopt one of a variety of roles and hold group discussions.
URL:
https://www.oakhillspress.com/
Contact: info@oakhillspress.com
(Distributor in Japan)
Title: Tsugaru Life: English through Local Topics
Author: Megumi Tada, Brian J. Birdsell, Joshua L. Solomon, Sanae Katagiri, Reik Jagno
ISBN: 9784600006211
Publisher: Hirosaki University English Lounge
Type: Speaking, Reading, Listening
Learning Environment: University
CEFR Level: A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate
Description: This textbook teaches English through interesting topics familiar to students in Aomori Prefecture, with chapters on nature, sweets, performing arts, local foods, and sports. The textbook and listening materials are free for download.
URL: https://home.hirosaki-u.ac.jp/salc/public-textbook-tsugaru-life/
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Contact: ediec@hirosaki-u.ac.jp
Title: Real Grammar: Understand English. Clear and simple
Author: Carl Eldridge
ISBN: 978-1-925497-67-0
Publisher: InHouse Publishing
Type: Grammar
Learning Environment: University, Conversation Schools
CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate, B2 Upper Intermediate, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency
Description: Traditional grammar books tell you WHAT people say. Real Grammar explains WHY we say it.
URL: https://www.realgrammar.com/product/real-grammar-understand-english-clear-and-simple/
Contact: see above URL
Title: Breaking Free - A university diary: Book 1
Author: Paul McAleese
ISBN: 9798686738010
Publisher: Pomaka
Type: Reading, Extensive Reading
Learning Environment: University, Conversation Schools, High school
CEFR Level: A2 Elementary
Description: This is book 1 of a 5-book original graded reader series following the day-to-day life of a student trying to find her way through university life while chasing her dream.
URL: https://pomaka.com/breaking-free-a-university-diary-book-1/
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