English for Academic Purposes: A Guide and Resource Book for Teachers (Cambridge Language Teaching Library)

Making the transition from teaching conversational English abroad to teaching Academic English in the states was a bit tough. Many people don't realize that English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is a completely different field.This books serves as both a great introduction to the field and a good reference book for your school's teaching library.It has several activities planned out already to help you get your feet wet. However, if you're looking for a book based solely on lesson plan ideas, this may not be the one for you.English for Academic Purposes is designed to introduce the components of an EAP course, for example:Lectures and Note-taking skills, group work customs/dynamics, presentation skills, reference/research skills, as well as examination skills. There is also a discussion devoted to the differences of informal and formal English.This book is also a valuable resource for teacher development. There are sections on course/syllabus design, as well as a wealth of recommended books and journals for further study. If I were going to give a workshop on teaching EAP, this is the book I would use.

If it is not the best, it is one of the best references in the field of EAP.

Excellent reference. Theoretical.