EFL Press Publications
About EFL Press EFL Press publishes English textbooks exclusively for the Japanese market. The majority of texts claiming to be designed for the Japanese market are, in fact, aimed at a larger Asian/world market. Our books meet the needs of Japanese students better because we focus on the needs of a specific population. Our company is called EFL Press because our textbooks are designed for the EFL market, rather than the ESL market. Teachers sometimes (incorrectly) refer to themselves as 'ESL' teachers while teaching in Japan when they are really teaching EFL. Technically, in the professional literature, ESL refers to English as it is used outside the classroom in an English speaking country. In this case, English is used as the students' second language. On the other hand, EFL refers to English as a foreign language, where English is learned in the classroom and is not used outside the classroom for everyday purposes. On the surface this distinction may seem trivial. However, most textbooks do not work well with EFL students because these students have different needs. Likewise, Japanese students have different needs (and interests) than students from other Asian cultures. Thus, to make the best possible materials for the Japanese market, EFL Press focuses exclusively on the Japanese student. One glance through any of our texts will show you what we mean. Thank you for your interest in EFL Press. If you have any questions or comments about our materials, please feel free to call, fax, or email us.
EFL Press 1-10-19 Kita, Okegawa City, Saitama 363-0011 Tel/Fax: (048) 772-7724 / email: EFLPress@gol.com website: http://www.EFLPress.com
Our Publications
David Martin
TOPIC TALK SECOND EDITION
David Martin
Book
One
David Martin
TOPIC TALK ISSUES
Kirsty McLean
Book
David Martin
Two
Talk a Lot
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Talk a Lot
Talk a Lot
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SECOND EDITION
LE T ’S CH AT !
SECOND EDITION
John Pak
Write Away Right Away David Martin
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Talk a Lot
David Martin
THIS UNIQUE CONVERSATION SERIES BEATS THE COMPETITION HANDS DOWN!
Talk a Lot is a 3-level conversation series designed exclusively for Japanese students. The course is suitable for teenagers or adults. The course features a wide variety of interesting activities that encourage student interaction. The topics and activities are highly motivating and relevant to the Japanese EFL student.
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highly communicative
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user friendly
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lots of games
multi-syllabus approach
A Teacher's Guide and audio component are available separately for each level.
beginner level
low-intermediate level false-beginner level
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Book
David Martin
SECOND EDITION
One
Talk a Lot
David Martin
Talk a Lot
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Book
David Martin
Two
Talk a Lot
SECOND EDITION
Let's Chat!
John Pak
Let's Chat! is a high-beginning/low-intermediate level conversation course designed exclusively for Japanese students. The text is suitable for teenagers or adults. Key features of the course include:
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personalized, fluency-based units
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helps students to successfully communicate what they want to say in English
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motivating, learner-centered activities includes a game component based on real surveys of Japanese college students
LE T ’S CH AT !
DEVELOPED AROUND TOPICS THAT JAPANESE STUDENTS REALLY ENJOY TALKING ABOUT!
John Pak
an attractive, user-friendly layout
A Teacher's Guide and audio component are available separately.
Just Talk!
Kurt Scheibner & David Martin
THIS UNIQUE CONVERSATION COURSE WILL REALLY GET YOUR STUDENTS TALKING!
Just Talk! is a high-beginning/low-intermediate level conversation course designed exclusively for Japanese students. The text is suitable for teenagers or adults. The book features a wide variety of interactive, task-based speaking and listening activities. Key features of the course include:
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enjoyable, interactive, and highly communicative speaking tasks
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activities which engage students and give them lots of talking time
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an attractive, user-friendly layout written by authors with over 40 years combined experience in Japan
A Teacher's Guide and audio component are available separately.
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David Marrttin
Topic Talk
David Martin
Topic Talk is a high-beginning/low-intermediate level speaking and listening course designed exclusively for Japanese students. This unique course combines interactive, topic- based speaking activities with authentic English listenings. The text is suitable for teenagers or young adults. Key features of the course include:
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fluency-based units which engage students and encourage them to share their own lives, interests, and opinions
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lots of practice listening to authentic English
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pronunciation practice in every unit
a flexible design which is easily adaptable to any teaching situation an attractive, user-friendly layout teachers can download the audioscripts from our website and make their own tailor-made exercises
A Teacher's Guide and audio component are available separately.
Now you're talking!
Chris Elvin
Now you're talking! is a basic-level conversation course designed exclusively for Japanese students. The course is suitable for teenagers or young adults. The book features a wide variety of interactive, task-based speaking and listening activities. Key features of the course include:
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practical, enjoyable, interactive, and highly communicative speaking tasks
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a very carefully-planned learning progression writing and review sections in every unit an attractive, user-friendly layout written by a Japan-based author with many years experience in Japan
A Teacher's Guide and audio component are available separately.
TOPIC TALK SECOND EDITION
David Martin
Topic Talk Issues
Kirsty McLean
Topic Talk Issues is a low-intermediate/intermediate level speaking and listening course designed exclusively for Japanese students. This unique course presents an enjoyable, lighthearted approach to important everyday issues. The text combines interactive, topic-based speaking activities with authentic English listenings. The course is suitable for teenagers or adults. Key features of the course include:
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fluency-based units which engage students and encourage them to share their own opinions on key issues
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integrated practice of all four language skills
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TOPIC TALK ISSUES
Kirsty McLean
a natural fit as a follow-on course after Topic Talk or Talk a Lot, Book 2, or can be used independently an attractive, user-friendly layout
A Teacher's Guide and audio component are available separately.
David Martin
Key features of the course include:
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process writing with a multi-syllabus approach
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integrates journal writing and freewriting throughout
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attractive, user-friendly layout and illustrations
practical, enjoyable, interactive, and communicative writing tasks includes individual work, pair work, group work, and project work
Teacher's Notes are included at the back of the Student's Book.
Write Away Right Away David Martin
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Write Away Right Away is a low-intermediate level writing course designed specifically for young adult and adult Japanese students. The course features a wide variety of interesting activities that help build the learners' writing skills as well as their general English skills. The writing topics and activities are highly motivating and relevant to the Japanese EFL student.
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EFL Press is committed to providing teachers and students with the best possible materials for learning English in Japan. All our courses are designed exclusively for Japanese students. We are confident you will find that our texts work much better than other commercially produced courses. Feel free to request sample copies, copy a few units, and try them out with your students.
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EFL Press
1-10-19 Kita, Okegawa City, Saitama 363-0011 Tel/Fax: (048) 772-7724 / email: eflpress@gol.com