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There are many reasons for using reference resources. Think of at least three.
Some more recent grammar books are based on huge electronic collections of
examples of spoken and written language in use (corpora). These books now tell us
how people really use the language.
from The TKT Course Modules 1, 2 and 3 Online by Mary Spratt, Alan Pulverness and Melanie Williams ©
Cambridge University Press 2011
learner dictionaries include many new features, such as information about collocation,
synonyms, antonyms and related words, indications of frequency, notes warning
learners about common errors and extra examples on a CD- or DVD-ROM, or on a
website.
Looking for new approaches to teaching lessons and new classroom activities
If we are looking for new approaches or activities, or if we want to give our learners
something different from their coursebook, there is a wide range of supplementary
materials (i.e. materials you can use in addition to or instead of your coursebook),
focusing on grammar, vocabulary and particular skills. There are also very many
teacherʼs resource books with ideas and materials for all kinds of lessons, as well as a
growing number of free websites with articles, ideas and activities for teachers on
different teaching topics.
from The TKT Course Modules 1, 2 and 3 Online by Mary Spratt, Alan Pulverness and Melanie Williams ©
Cambridge University Press 2011
Many teacherʼs books also include suggestions for alternatives to the procedures in the
coursebook, as well as explanations of answers to exercises and extra resources (i.e.
things teachers can use to support their teaching in the classroom), such as homework
tasks and activities for further practice. Many new teacherʼs books provide extra
material, such as supplementary worksheets (pieces of paper with an exercise or task
for learners to complete), progress tests, photocopiables (practice material for
teachers to photocopy), and a choice of easier or more challenging activities for classes
with mixed levels.
from The TKT Course Modules 1, 2 and 3 Online by Mary Spratt, Alan Pulverness and Melanie Williams ©
Cambridge University Press 2011