Thoughts About Using English Course Books
Hello, everyone. Today, I’d like to share my experience using books in my teaching.
I regularly use course books, both to improve my own English and to help my students improve theirs. There are hundreds of excellent course books available in stores, designed for various groups of learners, including young learners, teenagers, and adults. These books can follow an academic approach, focusing on grammar and formal vocabulary, or they can take a more practical approach, helping learners improve their everyday English skills without including too many academic words or difficult grammar rules that aren’t often used in real life.
Good course books usually include a variety of useful materials, such as:
• Audio recordings and videos to improve listening skills.
• Transcripts of those recordings for extra practice.
• Interesting exercises and quizzes.
• Grammar explanations that are clear and easy to understand.
Many modern course books also use a method called guided discovery, where students learn grammar and language rules by reading and listening to interesting texts or conversations, instead of getting long grammar explanations at the start. This makes learning more engaging and helps students discover the rules naturally.
However, it’s important to understand that a course book is just a tool or a plan for a teacher. Only an experienced and qualified teacher knows how to use these books effectively.
In conclusion, English course books are highly effective tools when you work with a skilled teacher who can guide you. They provide structure and focus, making learning more efficient and enjoyable. So, if you want to improve your English, choose the right course book for your level and work closely with your teacher to make the most of it!
