Dimensions of English Coursebooks in Southeast Asia

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Asian Journal of English Language Teaching ›› 2008, Vol. 18 ›› Issue (1) : 189-200. DOI: 10.65961/AJELT-2008-1-010

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Dimensions of English Coursebooks in Southeast Asia

Bao DAT

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Abstract This review discusses the current trends and types of English language teaching (ELT) materials published and employed in Southeast Asia with all their major content as well as their strengths and weaknesses. It reports local teachers' and learners' perceptions of local English materials and evaluates some major English coursebooks produced in the region together with brief recommendations for further development of learning value and for enhancement of impact.

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Bao DAT. (2008). Dimensions of English Coursebooks in Southeast Asia.Asian Journal of English Language Teaching , 18(1): 189-200. https://doi.org/10.65961/AJELT-2008-1-010

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