TC: Ask a TESOL Leader

Published on September 12, 2024

TESOL Board of Directors member Larisa Olesova shares practical advice in response to the reader question: How can I choose the most effective teaching materials to supplement my textbook? My program office has a library of older handouts and books, but I'd like to bring in multimedia and even realia. It's tough to find the right materials that won't require a huge amount of prep time.

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