Library
The West Tokyo JALT library is a collection of textbooks (and in the future other resources) donated to our chapter by publishers and distributors. It is hoped that it will assist teachers and those in charge of choosing textbooks to find the most suitable books for their students. Members of West Tokyo JALT who would like to see the texts or pilot lessons using them are welcome to borrow anything on the list.
Policies
Fees: Borrowing is free. The borrower must pay for the shipping both from and to the West Tokyo JALT office. The least expensive means by Japan Post will be used. Alternatively, the borrowed can pick up and return texts at West Tokyo JALT meetings. The fee can be simply returned in coins in the return package.
Timeframe: It is requested that materials be returned within a month of their receipt.
Damage: We do not expect materials to be returned without standard wear and tear. If there is greater damage to the materials, please let us know before returning them. Replacement will rarely be requested for textbooks.
Reviews: Each person who borrows a material is expected to write comments on the comment sheet included. Your comments should describe what type of class you were considering the book for and if you think it was suitable or not. These are to help others with their decisions. Comment sheets may differ slightly for other materials.
Copies: The library's materials are not meant for photocopying for classroom usage. Copyrights by the publishers do apply. These are only for your review or for usage in a limited capacity in piloting the textbooks.
Procedures: Sent an e-mail to westtokyojalt@gmail.com specifying which material(s) you wish to borrow. We will let you know of their availability. If the availability is acceptable, the materials will be posted or passed on as soon as possible.
Materials available
10 ways to understand the news
Publisher
Halico
Year
2019
Author(s)
Kyle Maclauchlan
Includes
Graded reader
Around the world: Book 1
Publisher
Global Stories Press
Year
2016
Author(s)
John Spiri
Includes
Student book
Basic steps to writing research papers (2nd ed.)
Publisher
National Geographic Learning
Year
2018
Author(s)
David Kluge, Matthew Taylor
Includes
Student book
Teacher's Manual
Composition writing manual
Publisher
BTB Press
Year
2018
Author(s)
Dorothy E. Zemach
Includes
Student book
Conversations in class (3rd ed.)
Publisher
Alma Publishing
Year
2015
Author(s)
Jerry Talandis, Jr.
Includes
Student book
Culture through English
Publisher
Paws International
Year
2018
Author(s)
Cameron Smith, Vick Ssali
Includes
Student book
Discover conversation
Publisher
Halico
Year
2018
Author(s)
Andy Boon, David Harrington
Includes
Student book
Discover the news
Publisher
Language Solutions
Year
2013
Author(s)
Andy Boon, David Harrington
Includes
Student boo
The email
Publisher
Halico
Year
2018
Author(s)
Andy Boon
Includes
Graded reader
Evolve Level 4
Publisher
Cambridge
Year
2019
Author(s)
Ben Goldstein, Ceri Jones
Includes
Student book
Get set!
Publisher
BTB Press
Year
2017
Author(s)
Mutsumi Kawasaki,
David Barker
Includes
Student book
Go global
Publisher
Seibido
Year
2019
Author(s)
Gary Pearson,
Graham Skerritt, et al.
Includes
Student book
Humanity & technology (3rd ed.)
Publisher
Intercom Press
Year
2018
Author(s)
Brian Cullen
Includes
Student book
Inspiring solutions
Publisher
Global Stories Press
Year
2014
Author(s)
John Spiri
Includes
Student book
Japanese at work
Publisher
Global Stories Press
Year
2013
Author(s)
John Spiri
Includes
Student book
Nice to meet you (2nd ed.)
Publisher
BTB Press
Year
2018
Author(s)
David Barker
Includes
Student book
Out front (6th ed.)
Publisher
English Education Press
Year
2014
Author(s)
Robert Diem,
Roberto Rabbini
Includes
Student book
Prism reading
Publisher
Cambridge
Year
2018
Author(s)
Kate Adams, et al.
Includes
Student book
Read to write (2nd ed.)
Publisher
BTB Press
Year
2014
Author(s)
Douglas Moore,
David Crocker
Includes
Student book
Scraps (4th ed.)
Publisher
Perceptia Press
Year
2018
Author(s)
Brian Cullen, Sarah Mulvey
Includes
Student book
A single step to English communication (3rd ed.)
Publisher
Akebono Press
Year
2018
Author(s)
Steven Quasha
Includes
Student book
Speak now
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Year
2012
Author(s)
Jack Richards, David Bohlke
Includes
Student book
Stimulating conversations today (revised ed.)
Publisher
Intercom Press
Year
2016
Author(s)
Gary Goodmacher
Includes
Student book
Taking care of business
Publisher
BlueSky Academic Services
Year
2018
Author(s)
Tim Craig
Includes
Student book
Welcome to Nippon!
Publisher
Asahi Press
Year
2018
Author(s)
Akira Tajino, Yosuke Ishii,
et al.
Includes
Student book
Widgets Inc. (2nd ed.)
Publisher
Atama-ii Books
Year
2018
Author(s)
Marcos Benevides,
Chris Valvona
Includes
Student book
The world at work 1 - Basic
Publisher
Perceptia Pres
Year
2010
Author(s)
John Spiri
Includes
Student book
Writing for Speaking
Publisher
Conversation-Based Learning
Year
2019
Author(s)
Gunther Breaux
Includes
Information booklets
St. book (academic conv.)
St. book (campus conv.)
Teacher's manual
Support materials
Week-by-week guide
Unit tests
Placement test
Conversation test
Website
Instruction videos