The book that Noemi Lazaro and I wrote on ‘Language Learning and Teaching in the Self-Access Centre. A Guide for Teachers’ is now available as a Kindle download for 7 pounds. You can download the book here, or read about it here.

Below you can find the table of contents:

Contents
Introduction

1 The rationale for SACs
How ca SACs benefit language learning and teaching?

2 Linking classroom and SAC
How can the classroom and the SAC be successfully linked?

3 The challenges of SACs
What are some of the challenges faced by SACs?

4 Cultural aspects of ILL
Is Independent Language Learning suitable for all cultural contexts?

5 Activities in the SAC
What types of activities are the most common in SACs?

6 Materials for the SAC
What kind of materials are used in the SAC?

7 Online resources
What kind of online resources are available for independent learning?

9 Advising and learner training
What other types of support are offered in SACs?

10 Assessing learning
What types of assessment can be conducted in the SAC?

11 Managing a SAC
What are the key elements for managing a SAC?

12 Schools without a SAC
How can elements of a SAC be introduced in a classroom?

Bibliography