Delta Module One Reading List
The reading list below is not exhaustive, nor is it intended to recommend any of the
individual titles listed. Instead it is a selection of titles on topics included on the Delta
Module One syllabus (e.g. grammar analysis). The reader should choose from the
resources listed on a particular topic rather than attempt to read them all. Cambridge
ESOL is unable to give advice on which titles to select or on additional and
alternative titles.
For suggestions on preparation for the Module One written examination, please refer
to the Cambridge ESOL Delta Handbook.
Reading List
Alderson, J. C. Clapham, C. & Wall, D. (1995) Language Test Construction and
Evaluation. Cambridge University Press
Batstone, R. (1994) Grammar. Oxford University Press
Baxter, A. (1999) Evaluating your students. Richmond
Biber, D. Johansson, S. Leech, G. Conrad, S. & Finnegan, E. (1999) Longman
Grammar of Spoken and Written English. Longman
Bolitho, R. & Tomlinson, B. (2005) Discover English. Heinemann
Bowen, T. & Marks, J. (1994) Inside Teaching. Heinemann
Brazil, D. (1997) The Communicative Value of Intonation in English. Cambridge
University Press.
Brumfit, C. J. (1985) Communicative Methodology in Language Teaching.
Cambridge University Press
Butt et al, (2000) Using Functional Grammar, an explorers guide. National Centre for
English Language Teaching and Research
Bygate, M. (1987) Speaking. Oxford University Press
Carter, R. & McCarthy, M. (1997) Exploring Spoken English. Cambridge University
Press
Carter, R., Hughes, R. & McCarthy, M. (2000) Exploring Grammar in Context.
Cambridge University Press
Carter, R and McCarthy, M (2006) Cambridge Grammar of English, A
Comprehensive Guide. Spoken and Written English Grammar and Usage.
Cambridge University Press
Coady, J. & Huckin, T. (1997) Second Language Vocabulary Acquisition. Cambridge
University Press
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Cook, G. (1989) Discourse. Oxford University Press
Dalton & Seidlehofer (1994) Pronunciation. Oxford University Press
Eastwood, J. (1994) Oxford Guide to English Grammar. Oxford University Press
Ellis, R. (1997) Second Language Acquisition. Oxford University Press
Grellet, F. (1981) Developing Reading Skills. Cambridge University Press
Halliday & Hasan. (1976) Cohesion in English. Longman
Halliday & Hasan (1989) Language, Context and Text: Aspects of Language in a
Social-semiotic Perspective. Oxford University Press
Harris, M. & McCann, P. (1994) Assessment. Macmillan
Hedge, T. (2005) Writing Oxford University Press
Holliday, A. (2005) The Struggle to Teach English as an International Language
Oxford University Press
Howatt A, (1984) A History of English Language Teaching. Oxford University Press
Hughes, A. (2003) Testing for Language Teachers. Cambridge University Press
Krashen, S. (1982) Principles and Practice in Second Language Acquisition. Oxford
& Pergamon Press
Larsen-Freeman D, (2000) Techniques and Practice in Language Teaching. Oxford
University Press
Leech, G. & Svartvik, J. (2003) A Communicative Grammar of English Longman
Leech, G. et al 2001 An A-Z of English Grammar & Usage. Longman
(Both of the titles above are published together as the Longman Contemporary
Grammar)
Lewis M. (1997) The English Verb Klett Publishing
Lewis M. (1993) The Lexical Approach. The State of ELT and a Way Forward.
Language Teaching Publications
Lightbown, P. & Spada, N. (2006) How Languages are Learned. Oxford University
Press
Lock, G (2003) Functional English Grammar. An Introduction for Second Language
Teachers. Cambridge University Press
McCarthy, A. (1991) Discourse Analysis for Language Teachers Cambridge
University Press
McCarthy, M. (1990) Vocabulary. Oxford University Press
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McKay, S. L. (2002) Teaching English as an International Language, Rethinking
Goals and Approaches. Oxford University Press
McNamara, T. (2000) Language Testing. Oxford University Press
Nuttall, C. (2005) Teaching Reading Skills in a foreign language. Macmillan
Parrott, M. (2000) Grammar for English Language Teachers. Cambridge University
Press
Richards, J. (1990) The Language Teaching Matrix. Cambridge University Press
Richards, J.C, Platt, H. Schmidt, R. & Schmidt, M. (2002) Dictionary of Language
Teaching and Applied Linguistics. Longman
Richards, J.C. (1990) The Language Teaching Matrix: Curriculum, Methodology, and
Materials. Cambridge University Press
Richards, J and Rogers T, (2001) Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching.
Cambridge University Press
Roach P (2000) English Phonetics and Phonology: A Practical Course. Cambridge
University Press
Swales, J. (1990) Genre Analysis English in Academic and Research Settings.
Cambridge University Press
Swan, M, (2005) Practical English Usage (3rd edition) Oxford University Press
Thornbury, S. (2005) Beyond the Sentence: Introducing Discourse Analysis
(Methodology) Macmillan
Thornbury, S. (2006) Grammar Oxford University Press
Thornbury, S. & Slade, D. (2006) Conversation: From Description to Pedagogy
Cambridge University Press
Thornbury, S. (1997) About Language - Tasks for Teachers of English. Cambridge
University Press
Thornbury, S. (2006) An A-Z of ELT (Methodology). Macmillan
Thornbury, S. (2005) Uncovering Grammar. Macmillan
Tribble, C. (1997) Writing. Oxford University Press
Wallace, C. (1992) Reading, Oxford University Press
White, G. (1998) Listening, Oxford University Press
White, R. & Arndt, V. (1991) Process Writing. Longman
Willis, J. (1996) A Framework for Task Based Learning. Longman
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Willis, D (2003) Rules, Patterns and Words: Grammar and Lexis in English Language
Teaching. Cambridge University Press
Yule, G. (1998) Explaining English Grammar. Oxford University Press
