RECOMMENDED BOOKLIST for DELTA
This short booklist gives the basic reading for each unit.
We recommend buying the main texts although this is not essential except for
Parrott's Grammar for English Language Teachers (in bold).
If you would like to make a start on pre-course reading, we would recommend
the books in italics or in blue which have
been recommended by previous successful candidates.
UNIT 1 - INTRODUCTION
Main Text:
Bowen, T and Marks, J - Inside Teaching (Heinemann) 1994
Others:
Scrivener, J - Learning Teaching (Heinemann) 1994
Ur, P - A Course in Language Teaching (CUP) 1996
Hedge, T - Teaching
and Learning in the Language Classroom (OUP) 2000
Willis & Willis -Challenge and Change in Language Teaching (Heinemann) 1996
Wallace, M- Action Research for Teachers (CUP) 1988
UNIT 2 - RESOURCES AND MATERIALS
Main Text:
Nunan, D - Designing Tasks for the Communicative Classroom (CUP) 1998
Others:
Cunningsworth, A - Choosing Your Coursebook (Heinemann) 1995
Harmer, J - The
Practice of English Language Teaching (Longman) 2001
Lewis, M and Hill, J - Practical Techniques for Language Teaching (LTP) 1983
UNIT 3 & 7 - LANGUAGE SKILLS
Main Text:
Richards J.C. - The Language Teaching Matrix (CUP) 1990
Speaking:
Ur, P - Discussions that Work (CUP) 1981
Reading:
Nuttall, C - Teaching Reading Skills in a Foreign Language (Heinemann) 1996
Writing:
Hedge, T - Writing (OUP) 1988
Listening:
Rixon, S - Developing Listening Skills (Macmillan) 1998
Ur, P - Teaching Listening Comprehension (CUP) 1984
UNIT 4 - EXPERIMENTAL PRACTICE
Main Text:
Richards, JC and Rodgers, TS - Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching
(CUP) 1986
Others:
Stevick, E - Memory, Meaning and Method (Newbury House) 1969
Prabhu , NS - Second Language Pedagogy (OUP) 1987
Willis, J - A Framework for Task-based Learning (Longman) 1996
Hardisty, D and Winseat, S - Computer Assisted Language Learning (OUP) 1989
UNIT 5 & 8 - LANGUAGE SYSTEMS
Main Text:
Parrot,
M - Grammar for English Language Teachers (CUP) 2000
Others:
Thornbury, S - How to Teach Grammar (Pearson ESL) 1999
Lewis, M. - The English Verb (LTP) 1986
McCarthy, M - Discourse Analysis for Language Teachers (CUP) 1991
Kenworthy, J - Teaching English Pronunciation (Longman) 1986
Gairns, R and Redman, S - Working with Words (CUP) 1990
Thornbury, S - How to Teach Vocabulary (Longman) 2002
Davis, P. & Rinvolucri, M. - More Grammar Games : Cognitive, Affective and
Movement Activities for EFL Students (CUP) 1995
Rinvolucri, M. - Grammar Games (CUP) 1985
Kelly, G. - How to Teach Pronunciation (Longman) 2000
UNIT 6 - COURSE PLANNING
Main Text:
Woodward, T - Planning Lessons and Courses (CUP) 2000
Others:
Nunan, D - Syllabus Design (OUP) 1998
Tarone, E & Yule, G - Focus on the Language Learner (OUP) 1990
CASE STUDY
Main Text:
Dickens R, P & Germaine, K - Evaluation (OUP) 1992
Others:
Baxter, A - Evaluating Your Students (Richmond) 1997
Heaton, B - Classroom Testing (Longman) 1990
Swan, M. & Smith, B - Learner English (CUP) 1987
Edge, J- Mistakes and Corrections (Longman) 1982
Norrish, J - Language Learners and their Errors (Macmillan) 1982
OTHERS
General
Lewis, M and Hill, J - Practical Techniques for Language Teaching (LTP) 1983
Littlewood, W - Communicative Language Teaching - An Introduction (CUP) 1981
Nunan, D - Language Teaching Methodology (Prentice Hall) 1991
Rossner, R and Bolitho, R - Currents of Change in English language Teaching
(OUP) 1991
Classroom Research
Allwright, D and Bailey, K - Focus on the Language Classroom - An Introduction
To Classroom Research For Language Teachers (CUP) 1991
Brumfit, E and C and Mitchell, R - ELT Documents 133 Research in the Language
Classroom (MEP) 1991
Nunan, D Understanding Language Classrooms - A Guide for Teacher - Initiated
Action (Prentice Hall) 1989
Wallace, M- Action Research for Teachers (CUP) 1988
Culture
Valdes M, J Ed - Culture Bound (CUP) 1987
Tomalin, B and Stempleski, S - Cultural Awareness (OUP) 1993
Discourse
Cook, G - Discourse (OUP) 1989
Errors
Bartram, M & Walton, R - Correction (LTP) 1991
Learning and Learner Training
Brandes, D & Ginnis, P - A Guide to Student-centred Learning (Blackwell)
1986
Cotterall, S. ELTJ Vol.49/3, July 1995 - A Course Strategy for Learner Autonomy
Ellis, G and Sinclair, B - Learning to Learn (Student's Book and Teacher's Book)
(CUP) 1989
Hadfield, J - Classroom Dynamics (OUP) 1990
Krashen, S - Principles and Practice in Second Language Acquisition (Pergamon)
1982
Lightbown, P and Spada, N - How Languages are Learned (OUP) 1996
Prodromou, L - Mixed Ability Classes (Macmillan) 1991
Sheerin, S -Self Access (OUP) 1989
Wright, T - The Roles of Teachers and Learners (OUP) 1987
Lexis and Semantics
Collins COBUILD English Guides 2 - Word Formation (Harper Collins) 1991
Davis, P and Rinvolucri, M - Vocabulary (OUP) 1989
Harmer, J - How to Teach Vocabulary (Pearson ESL) 2002
Lewis, M - The Lexical Approach (LTP) 1993
McCarthy, M - Vocabulary (OUP) 1998
N Schmitt & M McCarthy - Vocabulary Description, Acquisition & Pedagogy
(CUP) 1997
Underhill, A - Use Your Dictionary (OUP) 1979
Listening
Anderson, A and Lynch, T - Listening (OUP) 1988
ELTJ Vol. 36/1 Porter and Roberts - Authentic Listening Activities
ELTJ Vol. 36/3 April 1982 Thomas: "Survey Article: Listening Skills"
ELTJ Vol. 37/3 July 1983 Thomas: "Survey Article: Listening Skills"
ELTJ Vol. 46/1 January 1992 Kellerman, S: Survey Review: "Recent materials
for the teaching of listening".
Underwood, M - Teaching listening (Longman) 1998
Literature
Carter, R and Brumfit, CJ - Literature and Language Teaching (OUP) 1986
Collie and Slater, S - Literature in the Language Classroom (OUP) 1987
Lazar, G - Literature and Language Teaching (CUP) 1993
Phonology
Baker, A - Ship or Sheep (CUP)
Bradford, B - Intonation in Context (CUP) 1998
Cunningham, J and Bowles, B - Headway Elementary, Pre-Intermediate and Upper-Intermediate
Pronunciation (OUP) 1990 - 1994
Digby, C and Myers, J - Making Sense of Spelling and Pronunciation (Prentice
Hall) 1993
Graham, C - Jazz Chants (OUP)
Hancock, M - Pronunciation Games (CUP) 1995
Haycraft, B - English Aloud (Heinemann) 1994
Hewings, M - Pronunciation Tasks
Marks, J and Bowen, T - The Pronunciation Book (Longman) 1992
Mortimer, C - Elements of Pronunciation (CUP)
O'Connell - Sounds English (Longman)
Roach, P - English Phonetics and Phonology (CUP) 1984
Seidelhofer B - Pronunciation (OUP) 1995
Taylor, L - Pronunciation (OUP) 1995\
Thompson, I - Intonation in Practice (OUP) 1981
Trim, J - English Pronunciation Illustrated (OUP)
Underhill, A - Sound foundations (Heinemann) 1994
Professional Development
Appel, J - Diary of a Language Teacher (Heinemann) 1995
Bartlett, N - Teacher Development through Reflective Teaching in Richards, J
and Nunan, D ed. Second Language Teacher Education (CUP) 1990
Head & Taylor - Readings in Teacher Development (Heinemann) 1996
Schon, D - The Reflective Practitioner (Basic Books) 1983
Reading
ELTJ Vol. 47/1 Jan. 1993 Moran, C and Williams, E - Survey Review: recent materials
for the teaching of reading at intermediate levels and above
Greenall, S and Swan, M - Effective Reading (CUP) 1986
Grellet, F - Developing Reading Skills (CUP) 1981
Williams, E - Reading in the Language Classroom (Macmillan) 1988
Speaking
Byrne, D - Teaching Oral English (Longman) 1986
Klippel, F - Keep Talking (CUP) 1985
Nolasco, R and Arthur, L - Conversation (CUP) 1987
Porter-Ladousse, G - Role Play (OUP) 1988
Syllabus Design and Textbooks
ELTJ Vol. 44/4 Oct. 1990 Gray, K.: "Syllabus design for the general class:
what happens to theory when you apply it."
Nunan, D - Syllabus Design (OUP) 1998
Prabhu , NS - Second Language Pedagogy (OUP) 1987
Willis, J - A Framework for Task-based Learning (Longman) 1996
Syntax and Grammar
Bolitho, R and Tomlinson, B - Discover English (Heinemann) 1995
Hall, N and Shepherd, J- The Anti-Grammar Grammar Book (Longman)
Harmer, J - Teaching and Learning Grammar (Longman) 1988
Leech, G N - Meaning and the English Verb (Longman) 1971.
Thornbury, S - About Language (CUP) 1997
Swan, M - Practical English Usage (OUP) 1995
Ur, P - Grammar Practice Activities (CUP) 1989
Testing
Carroll, B and Hall, P - Make Your Own Language Tests (Pergamon)
Harris & McCann - Assessment (Heinemann) 1944
Hughes, A - Testing for Language Teachers (CUP)
May, P - Exam Classes (OUP) 1996
Underhill, N - Testing Spoken Language (CUP) 1987
Video
Allen, M - Teaching English with Video (Longman) 1985
ELTJ Vol. 40/2 Survey Review: Bevan, Valerie "Purpose - made videos for
English Language Teaching"
Writing
Byrne, D - Teaching Writing Skills (Longman) 1988
Raimes, A - Techniques in Teaching Writing (OUP)1985
Tribble, C - Writing (OUP) 1966
White, R and Arndt, V - Process Writing (Longman) 1991