Recommended ESL Books

Speaking

Giving Academic Presentations
by Susan Reinhart
Stands heads and shoulders above the other ESL textbooks for public presentations. Students learn how to give clear, systematic oral presentations including problem-solution and process descriptions.

Communicating in Business
by Simon Sweeney
Yet another outstanding Cambridge title, this Business English textbook includes helpful materials on negotiating and socializing as well as presenting.

Speak English Like an American
by Amy Gillet
This fine book, which includes a strong CD, introduces over 300 American idioms in context. Engaging and informative, the book is almost perfect for an idioms class.

Scripts for Winning Jobs
by Natasha Cooper
Designed for ambitious, dedicated immigrants seeking professional positions, this practical handbook provides model scripts, asks poignant questions, and shows how to prepare for job interviews. Further, this hybrid book - part business advice and part language instruction - gives tips for success on a job from negotiating terms to preparing for performance reviews and collecting appropriate references.