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What are THE BEST books for teaching english as a foreign language?

I am looking for ways of teaching that are less theory and more about how to really speak english, but at the same time not banal and ridiculous as language books can be. Please, only answers from experience.
As it obviously wasn’t clear, from my question – I am a british, native-english speaker.
I have learned to speak several languages myself, through living in different countries, and pretty much teaching myself. I have attended language classes that haven’t helped me, and some that have.
I am educated and am a teacher.
In asking my question here and not on the ESOL website, because I am wanting to expand my knowledge of what is available to as teaching tool, from people who have taught or learned english as a foreign or second language, in order for me to better serve my students.
That is why I ask for answers from experience.
Please no answers laden with chips on shoulders or axes to grind.

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What are some good books for me to read about biomedical science?

I’m really interested in studying biomedical science at uni and would just lile to know if anyone knows any good books to either introduce me to the topic or discuss topics about it and so on?
I’ll be in year 12 this year so am just trying to get a good head start, thanks a lot for any help!

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Are there any books I can buy to help a child overcome a fear of flying?

My grandsons are due to be taken abroad on holiday soon and the middle one (7) has expressed to me a fear of flying (maybe to do with things he has seen on the television).
I have told his parents and they say that he will be fine but I want to help prepare him so that he can relax and enjoy his holiday.
Does anyone know of any good books?
Also is it true that the air in an aeroplane is recirculated and what,if any,precautions can be taken so that young children don’t pick up a bug?
Best wishes,
Joan.
Mary – thank you for your answer but I think that the noise would make that worse for him and frighten him further (he is a very sensitive child).
And I certainly wouldn’t want to go to an airport uneccessarily these days – in fact I’ve never been to one yet and don’t intend to!.
I only wish they would stay here or go by boat,train or whatever.
Thank you very much gman818 – I am looking into it and hope I am in time !

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Are there any books I can buy to help a child overcome a fear of flying?

My grandsons are due to be taken abroad on holiday soon and the middle one (7) has expressed to me a fear of flying (maybe to do with things he has seen on the television).
I have told his parents and they say that he will be fine but I want to help prepare him so that he can relax and enjoy his holiday.
Does anyone know of any good books?
Also is it true that the air in an aeroplane is recirculated and what,if any,precautions can be taken so that young children don’t pick up a bug?
Best wishes,
Joan.
Mary – thank you for your answer but I think that the noise would make that worse for him and frighten him further (he is a very sensitive child).
And I certainly wouldn’t want to go to an airport uneccessarily these days – in fact I’ve never been to one yet and don’t intend to!.
I only wish they would stay here or go by boat,train or whatever.
Thank you very much gman818 – I am looking into it and hope I am in time !

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070725181322AAtzLjY&r=w

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What is your assessment of the Harry Potter books?

Occasionally, I try to think that maybe my hatred for Rowling is blighting me to some wonderful literature experiences. Then I pick up a book and quickly realise that, despite what anyone says, they are not brilliantly written and I cannot help but feel that they are at essence children’s books.

Since the Harry Potter books are seemingly something the world and his dog have read, can you explain what exactly is so great about JK Rowling’s novels?

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How will history books depict America’s invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan?

I was reading some history books on the occupation of India and the mid-east by the British. i can imagine at the time we were saying it was justified and we morally needed to teach Indian and Asian people how to be civilised and live in a democratic society. Presently history paints a bad view of us British, I was wondering will the same happen to the Americans?

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Anyone have any good paranormal romance books to recommend?

I’ve read Jeaniene Frost’s and Charlaine Harris’s already.
I obviously have no objection to the graphic, sexual scenes, in fact, I prefer them! So please, no tame kid books. I want adult books!

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French books – what is the difference between Folio Junior and regular books?

I’m trying to buy some books for my friend before she goes to France and I really want to buy her the Harry Potter books in French. But what is the difference between the Folio Junior and regular versions?

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What mystery books do you recommend for a 7-year old girl?

My niece enjoys reading Enid Blyton but I’d like to get her some more modern authors. She has asked specifically for mystery books.

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What are some good astrology books that you can buy through book stores that interpret transits by planets?

have heard of Robert hands books, but where else can you find good interpretations for different transits by planets?

and are there any good websites, besides cafe astrolgy website which have these?

how good are they in comparison?

please describe and explain.

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