English-Speaking Union Awards 2014

A royalty-encrusted version of the ELTons, the English-Speaking Union has announced the 2014 shortlist for its President Award and English Language Book Award. Overall winners in both categories will be announced in December.

The President’s Award celebrates successful use of technology to enhance English teaching and learning worldwide. It recognises innovation and good design in the use of technology, for the teaching, learning and advancement of English as a first, second, or foreign language.

The shortlist this year features apps, online courses, graded e-Readers and a resources site.

2013’s winner was IELTS Skills by Macmillan Education which ELTjam reviewed recently.

ELTjam’s money is on Kieran.

It’s not all new technology; HRH Duke of Edinburgh still has time for books. Titles are nominated in the English Language Book category for originality, practicality and presentation.

OUP has three titles:

CUP has two titles:

Collins, Helbling and Cengage have one title each:

ELTjam’s money is on Phillip for the win.

We’ll see how good we are at predicting this kind of thing come December.

 

 

 

 

3 thoughts on “English-Speaking Union Awards 2014”

  1. I’m gratified by your confidence in Translation and Own Language Activities, which is indeed a truly innovative and timely book, but I need to correct the idea that I am the co-author (not your fault – it’s the way the book is billed on the ESU website). I’m merely the jobbing series editor, and all the credit (whether or not it wins) should go to the sole author, Philip Kerr.

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