THE 2012 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AWARDS Celebrating innovation and good practice in English language teaching and learning The winners of this year’s English Language Awards will receive their prizes at a special awards ceremony at the House

of Lords on 12 February. Lord Alan Watson will host the ceremony, followed by the inaugural English Language Council

Lecture by David Crystal OBE, at Dartmouth House in Mayfair, the international headquarters of the English-Speaking

Union.

HRH THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH ENGLISH LANGUAGE BOOK AWARDS

Since 1971, these awards have recognised the best book published each year in the field of English language teaching

and learning. The 2012 winners include vital resources for trainee teachers and a vibrant picture dictionary for young

learners.

OVERALL WINNER

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES BY JIM

SCRIVENER (CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS)

As part of the Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers, Jim Scrivener offers

teachers practical techniques for anticipating and avoiding problems in the classroom,

whilst allowing scope to develop an individual style.

“A must-have for English Language teachers across the world”

RUNNER-UP

ESSENTIAL TEACHER KNOWLEDGE BY JEREMY HARMER

(PEARSON)

Jeremy Harmer’s foundation-level guide covers essential theory, whilst offering practical advice

and plenty of creative ideas for new teachers.

“An essential companion to any teacher trainee”

BEST ENTRY FOR YOUNG LEARNERS

COLLINS FIRST ENGLISH WORDS BY KAREN JAMIESON (COLLINS)

This picture dictionary for young learners new to English is full of everyday vocabulary alongside

fun illustrations to capture the imagination.

“A book that will be read over and over again”

ESU PRESIDENT’S AWARD

Initiated in 2003 at the request of the President of the ESU (1957-2011), HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, the ESU

President’s Award celebrates the use of technology in the teaching and learning of English.

JOINT WINNERS

ACCESS UK BY THE UNIVERSITY OF YORK

A video-based, interactive language programme for international students,

developed by Chris Copland and Huw Llewelyn-Jones at the University of York,

and made available by Clarity Language Consultants. Click here to find out more.

“An indispensable resource for students new to the UK, covering real situations

with a local flavour”

THE TRADITIONAL STORYTELLER BY DAY TWO PRODUCTIONS LTD

Each of these five fun apps features a master storyteller including the children’s

storytelling laureate. The stories and accompanying games encourage listening and

creativity in young children. Click here to find out more.

“Apps with real ‘replayability’ that bring traditional storytelling to a new audience”

RUNNER-UP

CLICKER 6 BY CRICK SOFTWARE

A computer-based literacy tool catering for children of all abilities, including

everything from speech support to a word predictor and picture library.

“A truly sophisticated and creative learning platform”

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2. The Awards Ceremony at the House of Lords is invitation only. Guests in related fields are welcome to attend the reception and English Council Lecture at Dartmouth House. Please contact education@esu.org to be added to the guest list.

3. The judging panels are comprised of publishing, English language teaching, and design specialists including Hilary Parnall and Janelle Cooper (Chief Inspectors, Accreditation UK), John Walsh (Bournemouth English Book Centre), Professor Margaret Buck OBE (former head of Central Saint Martins), Paul Sweeney (British Council), Colin Niven OBE, Richard Doust (Royal College of Art), and Dr Elaine Boyd (Trinity College).