American Roots describes major events, people, and trends within nine broad periods of American history. Written in a variety of styles, the readings are designed to increase reading confidence while providing a general understanding of the social, cultural, economic, and political forces that have shaped the United States.

Designed to be used seamlessly alongside regular classroom materials, Every Teacher's Toolkit will help you boost your students' academic performance and English proficiency, enabling them to master English language proficiency goals while achieving content-area objectives.

Language Assessment provides a clear presentation of the essentials for assessing second language learning fairly and effectively. The updated second edition includes new research and information on standardized tests, a chapter on form-focused assessment, and a concise glossary.

This cutting-edge, best-selling text highlights strategies for teaching languages to children, adolescents, and adults — beginning through advanced. It presents a cyclic approach to theory and practice in which theory informs practice and vice versa. The text also stresses peer- and self-evaluation in simulated as well as real classrooms.

Principles of Language Learning and Teaching is the classic second language acquisition text used by teacher education programs worldwide. The text introduces key concepts through definitions of terms, thought-provoking questions, charts, and spiraling. The fifth edition takes a comprehensive look at foundations of language teaching through discussions of the latest research in the field.

The new online Teacher Development Interactive offers up-to-date instruction from language teaching experts for professional development anytime, anywhere! Taken together, or individually, the Teacher Development Interactive modules offer opportunities for professional growth to both new and experienced teachers.

Teaching by Principles offers a comprehensive survey of practical language teaching options, all firmly anchored in accepted principles of language learning and teaching. End-of-chapter exercises encourage interactive discussion.

Tips for Teaching Pronunciation shows English language teachers how to teach the North American sound system. This practical reference book provides practical tips, clear explanations, diagrams, and sample classroom activities. Each chapter covers one of the five main areas of pronunciation — vowels, consonants, stress, rhythm, and intonation.

Tips for Teaching with CALL introduces English language teachers to Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL). This practical reference book links specific techniques for using CALL with contemporary CALL research. The book and companion CD-ROM demonstrate why and how to use CALL to teach vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, listening, speaking, communication skills, and content-based language.