Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the usefulness of a commercial textbook entitle “Skillful: Reading & Writing, Student’s Book 1”, written by David Bohlke with Dorothy E. Zemach as a series consultant, published by Macmillan publisher. The study also explores the appropriateness for considering to teaching university EFL students. The result of this study assists English teachers in choosing textbooks which will be most appropriate to the learners at various level to develop their reading and writing skill. It is also a guideline for English teachers to evaluate the textbook they are using to teach EFL students in reading and writing class for their next semester. Moreover, the set of questions as research instrument in the study, English teachers can adapt into their curriculum for material development for other subjects of English learning. To conclude and answer research question, this textbook is appropriate to teach Thai university EFL students after considering by the researcher.

Highlights

  • English language plays an important role for communication

  • This study aims to evaluate the usefulness of a commercial textbook entitle “Skillful: Reading & Writing, Student’s Book 1”, written by David Bohlke with Dorothy E

  • The result of this study assists English teachers in choosing textbooks which will be most appropriate to the learners at various level to develop their reading and writing skill

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Introduction

English language plays an important role for communication. English textbook has several factors affecting students’ motivation to learn English. A variety book in the market makes it difficult to select a suitable one for specific class. This study aims to investigate a textbook produced by one of the most famous publishers of English textbooks for EFL learners, “Skillful: Reading & Writing, Student’s Book 1”, written by David Bohlke, Dorothy E. Http://www.granthaalayah.com ©International Journal of Research - GRANTHAALAYAH [116]

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