Find Open Textbooks – BCcampus OpenEd Resources

Results: 10 Open Textbooks

Communication Beginnings: An Introductory Listening and Speaking Text for English Language Learners
Author(s): Della Jean Abrahams, Portland State University
Updated: Jun 1, 2020
Description: This textbook is designed for advanced beginning-intermediate English language learners in an academic English program. It is composed of 7 chapters, each of which covers specific speaking and listening learning objectives and includes dialogues, interviews, discussions and conversation activities. Each chapter also focuses on 10 target words from the New General Service List of English vocabulary and reviews basic grammar points. The textbook includes an audio component that consists of record...[more]
Reviewed Supplementary materials
Korean Through Folktales
Author(s): KyungAh Yoon, Portland State University
Updated: Sep 23, 2019
Description: Korean Through Folktales consists of four chapters and each centers on a famous Korean folktale. The lessons and values that famous folktales teach are embedded and permeated in various aspects of the Koran culture. Using folktales in the curriculum will provide an engaging way to expose students to a slice of the target culture that native Koreans are naturally exposed to at an early age. Through the selected folktales and various activities offered in the book, students can gain cultural know...[more]
From MSA to CA: A Beginner's Guide for Transitioning into Colloquial Arabic
Author(s): Lina Gomaa, Portland State University
Updated: Sep 23, 2019
Description: This book is for students who have studied Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) for one year or more and would like to learn colloquial Arabic basics using their knowledge of MSA. It aims at transitioning learners from Novice Mid level to Intermediate Low through presenting situations useful for living in an Arab country. The book has several features including hyperlinks, practice dialogues with open answers, cultural tips, and more.
Supplementary materials
Français Interactif
Author(s): Karen Kelton, Nancy Guilloteau, Carl Blyth
Updated: Sep 16, 2019
Description: Français Interactif, www.laits.utexas.edu/fi, the web-based French program developed and in use at the University of Texas since 2004, and its companion site, Tex’s French Grammar (2000) www.laits.utexas.edu/tex/ are open acess sites, free and open multimedia resources, which require neither password nor fees. Français interactif, used increasingly by students, teachers, and institutions throughout the world, includes 320 videos (American students in France, native French interviews, vocabula...[more]
Adopted Supplementary materials
Résumer, Synthétiser, Argumenter
Author(s): Sylvie Clamageran, Henriette Gezundhajt
Updated: Jul 17, 2019
Description: Le manuel Résumer, synthétiser, argumenter s’adresse aux étudiants de français langue seconde de niveau avancé (3e ou 4e année universitaire, essentiellement). Comme son titre l’indique, le manuel couvre l’écriture de résumés et de synthèses (cinq chapitres) et de textes argumentatifs (cinq chapitres). Les dix chapitres permettent de couvrir facilement un cours de six crédits; on peut également se servir du manuel pour un cours de trois crédits axé sur le résumé et la synthèse ou sur l’écrit a...[more]
Cree: Language of the Plains / nēhiyawēwin: paskwāwi-pīkiskwēwin
Author(s): Jean L. Okimāsis, University of Regina
Updated: Jul 17, 2019
Description: Cree: Language of the Plains is a comprehensive educational resource, offering a broad range of learning materials that is easily accessible to Cree language learners. This collection includes an updated and redesigned Cree language textbook, Cree language audio labs, and a Cree language workbook.
Supplementary materials
Liberté
Author(s): Gretchen Angelo
Updated: Jun 13, 2019
Description: Liberté is a first-year college French textbook with a true communicative approach. Each chapter is built around communicative strategies. Clearly defined objectives in communication, culture, and grammar are given at the start of each chapter, and summary exercises at the end allow students to measure their mastery of these objectives. It has been adopted by instructors at over twenty-five colleges and high schools. Gretchen Angelo teaches French language and literature at California State Uni...[more]
Supplementary materials
Speaking and Writing Punjabi
Author(s): Ranbir Johal, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Updated: Jun 13, 2019
Description: Speaking and Writing Punjabi, by Ranbir Johal, is an introductory Punjabi textbook/workbook. This textbook is organized around a communicative approach with each chapter containing dialogues and exercises based on topics such as greetings and introductions, family and friends, daily routine, food and shopping. Ranbir Johal teaches Punjabi language and South Asian content courses at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
In the Workplace: An Intermediate Integrated Skills Textbook
Author(s): Bow Valley College
Updated: Jun 13, 2019
Description: This is an English language skills textbook to help ELL students acquire communication skills in the workplace (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). The book is aimed at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels 5/6, focusing on intercultural skills and essential skills: reading text, document use, writing, oral communication, thinking skills, working with others, and computer use. The digital PDF file can be printed or used from a computer. All of the multimedia files can be accessed fro...[more]
Supplementary materials
In the Community: An Intermediate Integrated Skills Textbook
Author(s): NorQuest College
Updated: Jun 13, 2019
Description: This is an English language skills textbook to help ELL students acquire communication skills in the community (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). The book is aimed at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels 5/6, focusing on intercultural skills and essential skills: reading text, document use, writing, oral communication, thinking skills, working with others, and computer use. The digital PDF file can be printed or used from a computer. All of the multimedia files can be accessed fro...[more]
Reviewed Supplementary materials