Internet Guide for English Language Teachers, The [Paperback]

Dave Sperling (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0138410739 | ISBN-13: 978-0138410735 | Publication Date: February 26, 1997 | Edition: 1

New Second Edition! Dave Sperling, creator of the innovative "Dave's ESL Cafi" Web site, has searched out the best-of-the-best information for English language teachers and their students. In this book he shows them how to use the Internet to communicate with other teachers and students from around the world, gather class material, access language learning software, and even find a teaching job. Contains chapters on how to get connected to the Web, use search engines and directories, use e-mail, and find job listings. There is also an A to Z compendium of hand-picked Web sites filled with articles, tips, dissertations, training information - even photocopiable worksheets for use in the classroom. For all English language teachers.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

Attention, English Language Teachers!

This book gives you everything you need to:

* get connected to the Internet
* surf hundreds of ESL/EFL Web sites
* share ideas with other language teachers
* get free lesson plans
* send and receive e-mail from around the world
* create your own Web page
* find a teaching job!

Surfing the Web is like visiting a country for the first time: you're "Lost with a capital L" until you get the right map, memorize a few landmarks, learn the local lingo, and meet someone who can share shortcuts and secrets that will make you feel at home.

You'll learn how to "talk" with other language teachers and students from around the world, gather class material, read the latest journal articles, access language learning software, and even find a teaching job! You'll also learn how your students can communicate with other ESL/EFL classes in other countries. -- Book Description

From the Back Cover

Dave Sperling, creator of the innovative "Dave's ESL Cafe" Web site, has searched out the best-of-the-best information for English language teachers and their students. In this book, he shows how to use the Internet to communicate with other teachers and students from around the world, gather class material, access language learning software, and even find a teaching job. Contains chapters on how to get connected to the Web, use search engines and directories, use e-mail and directories, and find job listings. There is also an A to Z compendium of hand-picked Web sites filled with articles, tips, dissertations, training information -- even photocopiable worksheets for use in the classroom. For all English language teachers.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 150 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (February 26, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0138410739
• ISBN-13: 978-0138410735
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,457,498 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Complete Guide, June 30, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Dave Sperling's Internet Guide (Paperback)

This is a complete guide for ESL and ELT teachers from all around the world. You need a little knowledge on using and surfing the web, but if you don't have that knowledge, this book gives you the possibility of a quick tutorial on how to browse the net. It was really useful for me as a Teacher of English and Language Consulant in another counrty than the U.S. (Chile)

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for any English teacher!, August 11, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Internet Guide for English Language Teachers, The (Paperback)

Dave Sperling's The Internet Guide for English Language Teachers (Prentice Hall Regents) is a veritable gem, and like any gem what it lacks in its less than formidable size (150 pages) it makes up for in its reference value. Indeed, you might consider the book an essential Internet guide for English language teachers taking their first plunge into cyberspace. Experienced users will also find much in the book to recommend it. Dave a Net veteran, well-known for his excellent ESL Café, has whipped up a feast that covers the entire range of Internet services from using e-mail and communicating on the Net through to making your first Web page. Even getting ESL jobs. His many pages of favourite sites comprises a compelling treasure map that blazes a trail for the ESL practitioner eager to use the Internet to achieve best practice and successful outcomes for students. The book lists numerous sites to visit for research purposes, classroom material, interactive learning activities, games, student projects and much more. He even visits Australia to provide some local flavour. It's a very user-friendly book that touches on everything from emoticons to MOOS. Sperling cuts through the technobabble and dishes out, in very digestible servings, what many readers have always wanted to know but were too afraid to ask. Such readers are pointed to helpful sites on the Net that continue this process of demystification. At the end of the book is a useful glossary for all beginners. The Australian price for The Internet Guide for English Language Teachers is $24.95. I recommend that ESL centres and teachers considering venturing onto the Net, and those who want to reach in deeper, dig into their budgets and buy a copy. Get it while it's hot and steamy with the latest information.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best thing since sliced bread!, September 28, 2002

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Adolf Hussain (Bagdad) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dave Sperling's Internet Guide (Paperback)

A masterpiece! It helped me find the sites to learn the English to keep up with world events!