Learning and Teaching English
Books in this section support English language learners and teachers and have been recommended by ECA/A/L, the Office of English Language Programs. The Office of English Language Programs and field-based Regional English Language Officers (RELOs) provide expert guidance on English language learning and teaching to posts worldwide. ECA/A/L also publishes a variety of English language teaching and learning materials. Those materials are not commercial products and so they are not included in these collections. Hard copies of these resources can be ordered through Global Publishing Solutions and many resources can be downloaded for free at AmericanEnglish.state.gov.
Teaching English
Materials in this collection are specifically for practicing English language teachers teaching all grade / university levels.
Teaching English: Basics
Materials in this collection are for English language teachers who have less training or experience teaching student-centered, modern methodology.
Teaching English: Beyond Basics
Materials in this collection are for more experienced teachers, who already have some training in up-to-date methods and who want to learn more about particular areas of English language teaching.
Teaching English: Conversation Clubs
Materials in this collection are for facilitators (teachers or others) running English language conversation clubs. The books address a wide range of interests and language proficiency levels.
Learning English
Materials in this collection are for English language learners who are studying independently.
Learning English: General
Materials in this collection are for students from beginning to advanced levels, and they address a range of English language learning topics relevant to most students.
Learning English: Special Topics
Materials in this collection address preparation for the TOEFL exam and Business English.
Reading English
This collection is comprised of books adapted for non-native speakers of English at a range of reading proficiency levels. They are all appropriate for teenagers and adults.
Easy Readers: Fiction
The titles in this collection are fictional stories of interest to a wide range of readers. This collection contains books for beginner to high-intermediate learners.
Easy Readers: Non-Fiction
The non-fiction titles in this collection include famous artists, animals, the environment, travel, and more. This collection contains books for beginner to high-intermediate readers.
Easy Readers: Biographies - Graphic novels
Titles in this collection deal with famous historical figures in the U.S. The graphic novel format makes them more engaging for less proficient readers. This collection contains books for intermediate readers and above.