Books and Guides

Here is a list of books and study guides I recommend:

 English Vocabulary in Use - Upper-IntermediateEnglish Vocabulary in Use – Upper-Intermediate
Clear, simple, and easy-to-use, the ‘Vocabulary in Use’ series has proved to be one of the most popular series of EFL/ESL student practice books ever written. An excellent choice.
By Michael McCarthy, Felicity O’Dell - (CUP)

 
 
 English Vocabulary in Use - AdvancedEnglish Vocabulary in Use – Advanced
Clear, simple, and easy-to-use, the ‘Vocabulary in Use’ series has proved to be one of the most popular series of EFL/ESL student practice books ever written. A comprehensive Advanced-level vocabulary workout.
By Michael McCarthy, Felicity O’Dell - (CUP)
 
 
 
 Test Your Vocabulary in Use - Upper-IntermediateTest Your Vocabulary in Use – Upper-Intermediate
Offers a wide range of enjoyable vocabulary tests, which can be done in class or for self-study. Gives lots of assistance with ‘problem’ words, and the answer key provides help with pronunciation. Tests much of the vocabulary from ‘English Vocabulary in Use – Upper-Intermediate’.
By Michael McCarthy, Felicity O’Dell - (CUP)
 

 
 Boost Your Vocabulary 4Boost Your Vocabulary 4
A dynamic vocabulary practice resource which offers a range of enjoyable activities to practise key vocabulary needed for Upper-Intermediate level young adult students.
By Chris Barker - (Penguin)
 
 
 
 Test Your Vocabulary 4Test Your Vocabulary 4
60 enjoyable tests which practise the most important vocabulary at Upper-Intermediate level. Topics covered include: work and money, the environment, describing people and places, computers, phrasal verbs, and confusing words. Great as homework activities and for self-study
By Peter Watcyn-Jones, Mark Farrell - (Penguin)
 
 
 
 Test Your Vocabulary 5Test Your Vocabulary 5
60 enjoyable tests which practise the most important vocabulary at Advanced level. Great as homework activities and for self-study
By Peter Watcyn-Jones, Mark Farrell - (Penguin)
 
 
 
 Advanced Language PracticeAdvanced Language Practice
An Advanced level vocabulary and grammar reference ideal for high level General English students, or for students studying for the Cambridge CAE/CPE exams. Consolidates the student’s vocabulary and grammatical abilities in both spoken and written English.
By Michael Vince - (Macmillan-Heinemann)
 
 
 
 English Vocabulary OrganiserEnglish Vocabulary Organiser
An extremely useful student-friendly vocabulary resource book, which is illustrated throughout to facilitate the retention of unfamiliar words. Contains 100 x 2-page sections divided into 17 sections which include basic vocabulary, and common collocations and expressions.
By Chris Gough - (LTP)
 
 
 
 Build Your Vocabulary 3Build Your Vocabulary 3
The fourth addition to this 4-book series aimed at increasing students’ vocabulary. Contains over 1,000 words and phrases taught at each level to make vocabulary learning more systematic and fun. Comes with an answer key and is ideal for self-study or homework.
By John Flower - (LTP)
 

* Side by Side Series

Good for speaking skills.  Beginner to Intermediate.

http://www.esl.net/side_by_side.html

* Ship or Sheep? / Tree or Three?  

Pronunciation Guides for all Levels.

http://www.amazon.com/Ship-Sheep-Students-book-Pronunciation/dp/052128354X

* Practical English Usage

Actually a teacher's reference book, but useful for upper-intermediate and advanced students as a guide for practical word usage.

http://www.amazon.com/Practical-English-Usage-Micheal-Swan/dp/019442099X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1207021324&sr=1-1

* English Grammar - Azar

Intense grammar guides for all levels.  Red-Basic.  Black-Intermediate.  Blue-Advanced.

http://www.amazon.com/Basic-English-Grammar-Student-Answer/dp/0131849379/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1207021451&sr=1-1

* Novels

Intermediate Readers:

The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho

http://www.amazon.com/Alchemist-Fable-About-Following-Dream/dp/0062502182

Other books by Paulo Coelho:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_b?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Paulo+Coelho+&x=18&y=19

Jonathan Livingston Seagull - Richard Bach

http://www.amazon.com/Jonathan-Livingston-Seagull-Richard-Bach/dp/0743278909/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208667153&sr=1-2

Illusions - Richard Bach

http://www.amazon.com/Illusions-Richard-Bach/dp/0099427869/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208667207&sr=1-2

Other books by Richard Bach:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url?%5Fencoding=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=books&field-author=Richard%20Bach