Library: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at Webster University Library: TESL 5710

TESL 5710: Teaching English Grammar

This course will make use of the readings from the following ebooks listed below. Note that while the APA citation is used to cite each ebook, some citations you may need to alter because it is a chapter in an edited volume.

Example of an APA citation of a chapter in an edited book:
Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Publisher Name. DOI (if available)

TESL 5710 ebooks

Analysing English grammar: A systemic functional introduction by Lise Fontaine
Publication Date: 2012
eBook
APA citation:
Fontaine, L. (2012). Analysing English grammar: A systemic functional introduction. Cambridge University Press.
In-text citation: (Fontaine, 2012)
Understanding English grammar: A linguistic introduction by Thomas E. Payne
Publication Date: 2011
eBook
APA citation:
Payne, T.E. (2011). Understanding English grammar: A linguistic introduction. Cambridge University Press.
In-text citation: (Payne, 2010)
Structure and meaning in English: A guide for teachers by Graeme Kennedy
Publication Date: 2014
eBook
APA citation:
Kennedy, G. (2014). Structure and meaning in English: A guide for teachers. Routledge.
In-text citation: (Kennedy, 2014)
A semantic approach to English grammar (2nd ed.) by R. M. W. Dixon
eBook
APA citation:
Dixon, R.M.W. (2005). A semantic approach to English grammar (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.
In-text citation: (Dixon, 2005)
Mastering English by Carl Bache ; Niels Davidsen-Nielsen
Publication Date: 1997
eBook
APA citation:
Bache, C., & Davidsen-Nielsen, N. (1997). Mastering English: An advanced grammar for non-native and native speakers. De Gruyter Mouton.
In-text citation: (Bache & Davidsen-Nielsen, 1997)
English Grammar by Richard Hudson
Publication Date: 2003
eBook
APA citation:
Hudson, R. (2003). English grammar. Routledge. (Original work published 1998).
In-text citation: (Hudson, 1998/2003)
Introducing English grammar by David J. Young
Publication Date: 2003
eBook
APA citation:
Young, D.J. (2003). Introducing English grammar. Routledge. (Original work published 1984).
In-text citation: (Young, 1984/2003)
Grammar of spoken and written English by Douglas Biber et al
Publication Date: 2021
eBook
APA citation:
Biber, D., Johansson, S., Leech, G.N., Conrad, S., & Finegan, E. (2021). Grammar of spoken and written English. John Benjamins.
In-text citations with Three or more authors: List only the first author's name followed by "et al." in every citation
In-text citation:: (Biber et al., 2021 )
English Grammar: A Function-based introduction Vol. 1 by Talmy Givón
Publication Date: 1993
eBook
APA citation:
Givón, T. (1993). English grammar: A function-based introduction(Vol. 1). John Benjamins. (Original work published 1984).
In-text citation: (Givón, 1993)
English Grammar: A Function-based Introduction Vol. 2 by Talmy Givón
Publication Date: 1993
eBook
APA citation:
Givón, T. (1993). English grammar: A function-based introduction(Vol. 2). John Benjamins. (Original work published 1984).
In-text citation: (Givón, 1993)
A Glossary of English Grammar by Geoffrey Leech
Publication Date: 2006
APA citation:
Leech, G. (2006). A glossary of English grammar. Edinburgh University Press.
In-text citation: (Leech, 2006)
Schaum's outline of English grammar by Eugene Ehrlich; Daniel J. Murphy
Publication Date: 1991
Note: The Library has a limited number of eBooks available for students to view at the same time of this title. While this book is a good resource, access may be limited at times. In that case, you may need to try to access this book at a different time, or select a different book to work with.
APA citation:
Ehrlich, E., & Murphy, D.J. (1991). Schaum's outline of English grammar (2nd ed.). McGraw-Hill.
In-text citation: (Ehrlich & Murphy, 1991)

Additional English grammar eBooks

Beyond the grammar wars : a resource for teachers and students on developing language knowledge in the English/literacy classroom by Terry Locke (Editor)
Publication Date: 2010
eBook
APA citation:
Locke, T. (Ed.). (2010). Beyond the grammar wars: English grammar: A resource for teachers and students on developing language knowledge in the Enligh/literacy classroom. Taylor & Francis.
In-text citation: (Locke, 2010)
Article or Chapter in an Edited Book:
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (2010). Title of chapter. In T. Locke (Ed.), Beyond the grammar wars: English grammar: A resource for teachers and students on developing language knowledge in the Enligh/literacy classroom (pp. page number of chapter). Taylor & Francis.
Linguistic perspectives on English grammar: a guide for EFL teachers by Martin J. Endley
Publication Date: 2010
eBook
APA citation:
Endley, M.J. (2010). Linguistic perspective of English grammar: A guide for EFL teachers. Information Age Publishing.
In-text citation: (Endley, 2010)
Engaging grammar: practical advice for real classrooms by Amy Benjamin
Publication Date: 2021
eBook
APA citation:
Benjamin, A. (2022). Engaging grammar: Practical advice for real classroom (2nd ed.). National Council of Teachers of English.
In-text citation: (Benjamin, 2022)