The range of literature for the study of various foreign languages is quite large. Over time, you can find textbooks and books that are right for you.
Tutorials
Many people who are looking for books to studyEnglish (independently), first of all pay attention to self-help books. Such training courses help to take the first steps and acquire basic knowledge.
English step by step. Bonk N. A., Bonk I. A., Levin I. I.A textbook is a course for beginners. The material is given on the principle "from simple to complex." Texts and dialogues are built on the speech formulas of modern English. It contains a lot of exercises for translation, as well as tasks in which you are invited to answer questions, rephrase, insert the missing word. Detailed study of this training course will help to create a good knowledge base.
Optimized universal tutorial. Dragunkin A.The author uses an original approach that differs from the usual, traditional training courses. Learning turns into an exciting pastime. The textbook will be useful both for those who are just starting to learn English, and for those who want to resume knowledge after a long break.
Grammar
Grammar is a very important component.Therefore, if you want to find suitable books for learning English (alone or with a teacher), be sure to choose a good grammar course.
Practical grammar. Е.Е. Израилевич, К.Н. Качалова.Edition in two volumes. Detailed presentation of grammatical material with exercises and keys. The textbook covers almost all sections of morphology, punctuation and syntax. The material is presented in Russian.
English grammar in use, by Raymond Murphy.This is one of the best grammar textbooks. There are three levels: Elementary (light), Intermediate (intermediate) and Advanced (advanced), by M. Hewings. Study of the topics presented in the books will allow you to systematize knowledge and understand all the subtleties of the grammatical system of the English language.
Each book is structured as follows:On the even page on the left there is a structured material with a brief clear explanation of a certain rule and examples illustrating this topic. On the odd page there are small logical exercises for working out. At the end of the book answers are given for self-checking.
It is important to note that the narration is conducted in English and for understanding you will need to know the vocabulary at least at a basic level. Nevertheless, the material is presented quite simply and clearly.
Round up. Authors: V. Evans, J. Dooley, M. Osipova.A series of six books, material in English. Each lesson provides tables and explanations of certain rules. Then the job for working out the material. Exercises are quite diverse, interesting and entertaining. These colorful textbooks are suitable for adults, beginners to learn the language, and for children. A teacher’s book with answers and methodical recommendations is attached to the main textbook, as well as a CD containing some exercises and dialogues.
Textbooks for working on pronunciation
Всем, кто ищет подходящие книги для изучения English (alone or for classes with a teacher), should pay attention to such an important section as phonetics. The basics of correct pronunciation should be laid at the beginning of training, so it is very important to choose a good phonetic course and devote a sufficient amount of time to it.
English pronunciation (J. Marks, M.Hancock, M, Hewings) - a book for independent work on pronunciation. The material is presented in great detail, exercises and audio recordings are attached on disks. There are several levels. Novice is best to choose Elementary.
Tree or threeby A. Baker.The training course will help to understand the intricacies of English phonetics. Almost every sound is considered in detail, as well as stress, intonation and speech rate. The disc is attached to the book. To achieve success you need not only to learn the rules, but also to perform the proposed exercises, listen and repeat after the carrier.
Vocabulary textbooks
Vocabulary in use, by McCarthy.A series of several textbooks for different levels. Beginners, it is desirable to choose the most simple - Elementary. In this book, the vocabulary is divided into topics: "Family", "Health", "Clothing", "Sport", "Work", etc. Each section contains the most common words. Also given are interesting exercises for practicing the material covered.
In addition, attention should be paid to textbooks. Collocations in use and Phrasal verbs in use same author. Different speech patterns, stable phrases and phrasal verbs require careful consideration.
Books for the study of spoken English (independently, on courses or with a tutor)
In addition to special textbooks, there are many effective general courses that help to consolidate knowledge and develop speech skills.
English file (C. Oxenden, C.Latham-Koenig) - one of the best series, includes levels from Beginner to Advanced. The material is presented clearly and structured. Each lesson presents a specific grammatical topic with subsequent exercises to consolidate, as well as a small thematic dictionary. There are many lively conversations that illustrate everyday life situations, for example, “In a restaurant”, “At the airport”, etc.
Books to read
Also to all who choose the best books forlearning English (independently, for classes with a tutor or on courses), do not neglect fiction. Start reading the works in a foreign language can be already at the beginning of training. However, it is very important to choose the right material. According to the pan-European system, the level of proficiency in any foreign language can be divided into six levels:
- A1 - Beginner (beginner);
- A2 - Elementary (basic);
- B1 - Intermediate (average);
- B2 - Upper-Intermediate (above average);
- C1 - Advanced (advanced);
- C2 - Proficiency (professional).
There is an adapted literature in whichcomplex grammatical constructions, verbal phrasing and little-used lexical units are replaced by simpler ones. Beginner Beginner Level (A1) requires knowledge of basic grammar rules and a small vocabulary. Some of these books provide exercises for practicing various aspects of grammar or vocabulary.
Business English
Если вам нужны навыки владения иностранным языком to work in the office or communicate with colleagues from other countries, you should pay attention to business English training courses. There are special books for learning English independently, with an emphasis on business vocabulary.
One of the best series in this direction can be called Market Leader (S. Kent, D. Falway, D. Cotton). Questions such as "Business Correspondence", "Negotiating", "Presentations", "Reports" and much more are considered.
Of course, except for the above trainingcourses, there are still many good benefits. Detailed description of all existing materials is almost impossible. However, you can add and bring additional books to learn English (independently). List of textbooks:
- Enterprise - V. Evans, J. Dudley;
- Upstream - V. Evans, J. Dudley;
- Cutting Edge - J. Carravtor;
- Survival English - E. Watson;
- Total English - A. Crece, R. Eklam;
- New Headway - J. Sorz, L. Sorz.
Для всех, кто поставил своей целью изучение English language independently from scratch, books - the most important part of the educational process, on which further success depends. Therefore, from the very beginning, it is necessary to take seriously the choice of a training course that will help to master the necessary skills of writing, reading, listening comprehension and speaking.
