older students

Chris10 · Post by **Chris10** » Sun May 17, 2009 12:58 pm

I teach English to adults (different levels) in Belgium. My students are highly motivated but very demanding, aged 55 - 75. I'm looking for a suitable English course, with lots of conversation and little grammar. I've tried New Cambridge, Headway, Innovations, Cutting Edge, Language in Use and others, but my students aren't very happy with these. I add a lot of own material (pair work, discussions, group work ...), but they really would like a textbook with lots of dialogues that can be used in everyday situations. My students don't like writing, they want to practise speaking.
Any suggestions?

Sally Olsen · Post by **Sally Olsen** » Mon May 18, 2009 11:15 am

How about Talkativities by Richard Yorkey

Chris10 · Post by **Chris10** » Tue May 19, 2009 8:05 am

Thanks, I didn't know that one and I'll certainly check it out!
What I really need, however, is a core textbook for different levels (elementary - intermediate), to replace New Headway or Cutting Edge. I have about 20 books with photocopiable material (pair work, grammar games, discussions that work ...) and I use them in my classes all the time. I think it will be hard to find a course book suited for older students, but I keep looking.
Thanks again !