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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: 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: 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: 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.

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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: 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.

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URL: 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.

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URL: https://www.englishgymjapan.com/teg2

Contact: hello@englishgymjapan.com


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: 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: 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

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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

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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

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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

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/ 

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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

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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/ 

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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/ 

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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

https://halico.jp/graded-pocket-readers-1

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

https://halico.jp/graded-pocket-readers-1

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

https://halico.jp/graded-pocket-readers-1

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

https://halico.jp/graded-pocket-readers-1

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: 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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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. 

https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/197209477.pdf 

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: 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: 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: 

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/

Articles: From Zero to Textbook in Ten Months: Self-publishing Materials for a Self-Access Learning Center https://materialswriters.org/images/btk/31_3.pdf

Contact: ediec@hirosaki-u.ac.jp

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