Teaching Tenses: Ideas for Presenting and Practising Tenses in English

At less than 200 pages this book may at first look a little lightweight, but each page is so densely packed with information and ideas that it is in fact very comprehensive indeed, serving both as a grammar book on tenses and as a resource book for teaching them. The form, meaning and function of every conceivable tense (and the English language does have an awful lot of them) is covered. Every chapter lists the various uses to which the tense can be put (with time-line graphics), and suggests contexts for teaching it, and also has a useful section on learner error which includes common mistakes in mishearing/mispronunciation. At the end of the book is a small section of photocopiable material, mostly in graphic or pictorial form, for use with learners. I am about to begin my first TEFL job, and expect to find this book very useful, especially with learners who are already at an intermediate level or above. If this turns out not to be the case, I'll let you know.

Useful when doing CELTA OR TESOL courses. And when a teacher of EFL or ESOL.

This is a favourite of the many waaaay overpriced TEFL books I foolishly purchased. Cleanly and simply laid out and is easy to negotiate. It doesn't have too much bumph but still includes lots of handy advice with each section.Though having just browsed some of the surprisingly negative reviews it seems the 'publisher' is of importance. Mine is the same book in the picture: ELB publishing. Date: 2002.

Arrived promptly as estimated. Thank you! The previous owner definitely got some good mileage out of this copy and I look forward to doing the same! This is going to help me immensely with my teaching and further training. I could have used this when I was getting my CELTA, though!

Best grammar book you will ever buy! All very summerised but at the same time detailed, clear, easy to understand, great examples! My favourite grammar book on tenses! 10 starts! This book will really help you if you are doing a CELTA or TEFL course.

Book is really helpful for native english speakers wen doing advanced esl course such as the celta or delta. Many of us take grammar for granted as we are not exposed to all types while in schools compare to foreign speaking nationals. A great book to help with teaching tenses

Having to write up work from it is a nuisance; more pull-0ut or photo-copiable practical work rather than guidance is what I need.

I purchased this book recently before leaving England for China to teach English at Summer School. Unfortunately, I haven't had a lot of time to really look at the book in depth but the bits I have read appear to be quite comprehensive, explained well, and easy to follow. I'm confident that once I commence teaching I'll find lots of uses for the book and find it very helpful.