Korean Job Discussion Forums

[kermo]

Hi! I've got a continuing-ed class to teach, and I need to hunt down a fresh textbook. I went to the bookstore today and browsed, but I thought the best thing would be to consult the experts: you. [/brown-nosing]

The last book I had was colourful, came with a CD for the students, used a variety of accents (native and non-native), had heaps of ideas for extending the lesson, was hands-on, just wonderful stuff.

I'm not looking for a vocabulary or grammar book, and I fear that a majority of the students would not be able to manage "free talk." Any good ideas for titles, series or authors?

[Dazed and Confused]

I've used the Touchstone series with good results. Springboard can be fun as well for students.

[noguri]

[RobinH]

"Tell Me More"--most basic
"It's Up to You"--more advanced, but a still a mix.

see this website: http://www.finchpark.com/books/index.htm

Also, "Beyond the Horizon" by Kevin Asher and Brad Tipka. don't know a site for this one.


These books are written specifically for Korean students. Task and project-based.

[kermo]

[Hotpants]

If it's 'free' conversation, howabout the 'Jazz English' series (In 2 volumes?). It's aimed at Korean adults. It's pretty good to use.

[kat2]

Gateways isn't bad for adults.

[kermo]

Thanks for all the input guys! Oh, Dave's, what would I do without you?

[Captain Corea]

[kermo]

Here's a book I would use again in a heartbeat:

English Firsthand, by Marc Helgesen, Steven Brown and Thomas Mandeville

The teacher's guide is expensive, but worth its weight in gold.

[ilovebdt]

[kermo]

[ilovebdt]

Thanks. I am always looking for new material for my students

ilovebdt

[Peter Jackson]

[Hotpants]

I also liked the look of the English Firsthand book. However, it only comes in 2 elementary level volumes, so we can't use it for our course range which needs to span from beginner to advanced speaker.

Jazz English is also in 2 volumes only, but it is better for mixed level.