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English as an Additional Language or Dialect
RESOURCE LIST—PRINT MATERIALS
General resources
Academic Writing (series from elementary to advanced)
OSHIMA, A. & HOGUE, A. (2007). Introduction to academic writing: Level 3. White Plains,
New York: Pearson/Longman.
ISBN 9780131933958
BAINES, R. (ed). (2000). Beyond the Shadows: Passages to Comprehension. Book 2. South
Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
ISBN 019551081
COLLIE, J. & SLATER, S. (2010) Literature in the Language Classroom. A resource book of
ideas and activities. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
ISBN 9780521312240
This resource provides teachers with ideas for accessing literary texts for language/dialect learners.
Department of Education Western Australia, Catholic Education Office of Western Australia
& the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia. (2000). DeadlyYarns. Perth:
Deadly Ways to Learn Consortium.
ISBN 9780730739142
Useful reading for the teacher developing bi-dialectal/bicultural approaches with Indigenous students.
Department of Education, Western Australia & Department of Training and Workforce
Development. (2012).Tracks to Two Way Learning. Western Australia: WestOne services.
ISBN 9781742057996
This kit contains a Facilitator’s Guide, explaining the principles of two-way learning; different modules
enable effective code-switching between Aboriginal English (AE) and Standard Australian English
(SAE), with attention to grammatical structure, vocabulary, pronunciation, spelling and punctuation.
A kit of ten stories for early readers is included.
English Vocabulary in Use (series from elementary to advanced)
McCARTHY, M. & O’DELL, F. (1999). English Vocabulary in Use. Elementary. Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press.
ISBN 9780521136198
FORRESTAL, P., GUEST, V. & ESHUYS, J. (2011). The active look it up! Look it up! with
activities. Australia: Cengage Learning Australia.
ISBN 9780170183408
Practical English student reference providing basic guidelines on all aspects of English usage.
MILLER, J.L. & COHEN, R.F. (2001) Reason to Write: Strategies for Success in Academic
Writing. Oxford, New York: Oxford University Press
ISBN 9780194367738
Available in Beginner, Low Intermediate and Intermediate versions.
MURPHY, R. (2012) English Grammar in Use: A Self-Study Reference and Practice Book
for Intermediate Students with Answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
ISBN 9780521436809
Available at a range of levels.
NUMRICH, C. (1997). Face the Issues: Intermediate Listening and Critical Thinking. New
York: Longman.
ISBN 0201695197
NUMRICH, C. (2002). Raise the Issues: An Integrated Approach to Critical Thinking.New
York: Longman.
ISBN 0201621002
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SHARIFIAN, F. & Department of Education WA. (2012). “Understanding stories my way”:
Aboriginal-English speaking students’ (mis)understanding of school literacy materials in
Australian English. Western Australia: Government of Western Australia, Department of
Education.
ISBN 9781742058085
This project of The ABC of Two-Way Literacy and Learning aims to assist educators to address the
specific needs of Aboriginal students whose first language is not Standard Australian English.
THAINE, C. & LOGAN, S. (2008) Cambridge English Skills: Real Listening and Speaking.
Cambridge. Cambridge University Press.
ISBN 9780521702003
Available in four levels, from elementary to advanced. Answers and audio CDs are available.
Novels
ABDEL-FATTAH, R. (2005) Does my Head Look Big in This? Sydney, Melbourne: Pan
Macmillan
ISBN 978330421850
Explores the teenage dilemmas and cultural conflict faced by an Australian-Palestinian student at an
exclusive high school.
De BERNIERES, L. (2001). Red Dog. London: Secker & Warburg
ISBN 0375421556
This short novel tells the story of the way a red kelpie dog unites a community in north-west Australia.
Made into a popular film in 2011. Suitable for early learners
CASWELL, B. & PHU AN CHIEM, D. (2003) Only the Heart. Victoria: Penguin Books
Australia.
ISBN 9780702233760
Explores the hardships faced by a refugee family who flee war-torn Vietnam for Australia. A fictional
account based on actual experiences. Teacher’s notes available.
D’ADAMO, F. Iqbal. (2003) Simon & Shuster
ISBN 9780689854453
Exposes the issues of child slavery and exploitation. In English translation.
DISHER, G. (2002).The Divine Wind. Australia: Arthur A. Levine Books.
ISBN 9780439369169
A love story set in remote north-west Australia during World War 2, the novel explores the effects of
war at a level in the racially mixed community of Broome.
EATON, A. (2001). A New Kind of Dreaming. Australia: University of Queensland Press.
ISBN 9780702232282
A gripping contemporary tale in which seventeen year old Jamie finds himself drawn into conflict with the hidden
evil of a remote north-western mining town. Teacher’s notes available.
GLEESON, L. (2008). Mahtab’s Story. Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland: Allen and Unwin
ISBN 9781741753349
A fictional account of a young Afghani girl, Mahtab, who settles in Australia. Teacher’s notes.
GWYNNE, P. (1998) Deadly Unna? Australia: Penguin Group (Australia).
ISBN 9780141300498
A rite of passage novel set in a South Australian coastal town. The narrative explores the experience
of two boys in the local football team and the ways stereotypes can disempower and marginalise.
ISHIGURO, K. (1989). An Artist of the Floating World. London: Vintage Books.
ISBN 9780679722663
What happens when legitimate art turns into propaganda and can propaganda be considered legitimate art?
A novel of post-war Japan. Suitable for advanced learners.
LOMER, K. (2004). The Spare Room. Brisbane: University of Queensland Press.
ISBN 9780702234774
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A Japanese student in Australia becomes involved in the life of his host family. The story explores
intercultural understanding and empowerment. Teacher’s notes available.
McCAFFREY. K. (2010). Destroying Avalon. Australia: Penguin Books Australia.
ISBN 9781921064579
The contemporary world of school and adolescent issues around identity, peer pressure and cyberbullying make a potent mix for fourteen year old Avalon.
SILVEY, C. (2009). Jasper Jones. New South Wales: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 9781741757743
A fast-paced tale of mystery and adventure exploring issues around race, parent-child relationships
and friendship. Set in a regional Australian town, teenage boys are central figures.
TAN, S. (2009). Eric. New South Wales: Allen & Unwin
ISBN 9781742372921
Shaun Tan questions strangeness in this pictorial story of friendship and acceptance. Useful for the
generation of spoken language.
WINTON, T. (1997). Blueback. Australia: Penguin Books Australia. ISBN 9780143304333
A short eco-fable recommended for early learners. Study guides and lesson plans are available.
Autobiographies/Biographies
Note: Many auto/biographies are available as audiobooks as well as in print.
DECHIAN, S., SALLIS, E. & MILLAR, H. (eds). (2004). Dark Dreams: Australian Refugee
Stories. South Australia: Wakefield Press.
ISBN 9781862546295
Imaginative re-creations of the refugee experience; the writers are children to adults.
DOH, A. (2010).The Happiest Refugee: My journey from tragedy to comedy. New South
Wales: Allen and Unwin.
ISBN 9781742372389
A qualified lawyer working as a stand-up comedian, Ahn Doh recounts his often-difficult Vietnamese
family’s experiences adjusting to life in Australia with a comic touch.
KANG, H. & GRANGEREAU, P. (2007). This is Paradise: My North Korean Childhood. Ilford:
Abacus Publishing Ltd.
ISBN 9780349118659
Suitable for advanced learners, this text details contemporary life in North Korea and the author’s
eventual escape. It explores cultural differences and the use of propaganda.
LANG, K. & NEWMAN, J. (2004). Wharf Rats and Other Stories: 100 Years of growing Up in
Fremantle. Fremantle, WA: Fremantle Primary School P &C Association.
ISBN 0646442112
PRYOR, B.M. & McDONALD, M. (1998). Maybe Tomorrow. New South Wales: Allen &
Unwin.
ISBN 9781742372440
Suitable for younger readers and relevant to secondary school Indigenous studies, English and Social
Studies. The new edition refers to significant recent events, such as the Rudd government Apology.
PUNG, A. (2006).Unpolished Gem. Victoria: Black Inc. Publishing.
ISBN 9781863951586.
Pung offers a vivid, ironic insight into the experiences of a Cambodian Australian growing up in
Melbourne, her battles with gender stereotyping and the difficulties of moving between two cultures.
Short stories
BAINES, R. (ed). (2010). The New Paper Windows: An Anthology of Short Stories.
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
ISBN 9780521157292
A lively and provocative collection of 36 short stories suitable for secondary students.
BHINDA, M. (ed). (1992). Stories from Asia: A Collection of Short Stories from South Asia:
India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. United Kingdom: Longman.
ISBN 0582039223
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These modern stories are accompanied by assignments and ideas for wide reading.
DREWE, R. (2002).The Bay of Contented Men. Victoria: Penguin Books Australia.
ISBN 0141007966
In stories set across Australia, Japan, Hong Kong and the US, Drewe deftly portrays contemporary
Australian characters and their misadventures. Contains the two stories The Needle Story and Sister.
LU, Hsun. (2003). Selected Stories. New York: Norton.
ISBN 9780393008487
This anthology by major twentieth century Chinese writer Lu Hsun contains the story My Old Home.
The introduction by Ha Jin places Lu Hsun’s stories in the context of Chinese history and literature.
MYCAK, S. & BAKER, C. (eds). (1997). Australian Mosaic: An Anthology of Multicultural
Writing. Port Melbourne, Victoria: Heinemann
ISBN 9780858599444
PUNG, A. (ed). (2008) Asian Stories: Growing up Asian in Australia. Collingwood, Victoria:
Black Inc. Publishing.
ISBN 9781863951913
The writers in this collection of autobiographical short stories tell stories full of courage, wit and
humour, offering new perspectives on Australian life and values. An audio book is available.
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