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Hello,

I am currently making preparations to give private ESL lessons from my home.

Can anyone give me any recommendations on a textbook with accompanying workbook?

I'm looking for a book with the understanding that some of my students may not exactly have a firm grasp on their native language, so I need a text that starts with the very basics, like the alphabet, and progresses from there. Also, I suspect that the majority of my students will be Spanish speaking, and my Spanish is weak. Therefore, I'll nedd a text and workbook that is conducive to teaching someone whose language I don't speak.

Also, any advice for a fledgling would be greatly appreciated.

If you're sick of answering the same questions over and over again, feel free to tell me to get lost.

BTW...where's my sig?

Thank you. You've all been very helpful.

New Interchange is the classic. They just added a bunch of goodies too. I like it.

Side by Side is OK for beginners, but adults think it's a little childish at advanced levels.

Macmillan just came into the game with (damn I forgot the name) - anyway STAY AWAY. It is a first edition and loaded with mistakes.

I hear good things about the Scott Foresman series.

Good luck