To all practitioners

Alan Maley

Books

Between You and Me: Guides Dialogues for Conversation Practice.

Alan Maley, Raymond S. Newbury.

1974. (2nd edition 1981). London: Nelson.

Words!

Alan Maley, Alan Duff.

1976. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (source)

Variations on a Theme.

Alan Maley, Alan Duff.

1978. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (source)

Drama Techniques in Language Learning.

Alan Maley, Alan Duff.

1978, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (source)

Sounds Interesting.

Alan Maley

1979, Cambridge University Press. (source)

Sounds Intriguing: Resource Material for Teachers: A Resource Book of Communication Activities for Language Teachers.

Alan Maley, Alan Duff.

1979, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (source)

The Mind’s Eye: Using Pictures Creatively in Language Learning.

Alan Maley, Alan Duff, Francoise Grellet.

1980, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (source)

Learning to Listen: Tasks for Developing Listening Skills

Alan Maley, Sandra Moulding.

1981,Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (source)

Beyond Words: Certificate Reading and Listening Skills.

Alan Maley, Alan Duff.

1982, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (source)

Beyond Words: Certificate Reading and Listening Skills – Teacher’s Book.

Alan Maley, Alan Duff.

1983, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (source)

Poem into Poem: Reading and Writing Poems with Students of English.

Alan Maley, Sandra Moulding.

1985, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (source)

Listening: Upper - Intermediate.

Alan Maley

1987, Oxford University Press. (source)

The Inward Ear: Poetry in the Language Classroom.

Alan Maley, Alan Duff.

1989, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (source)

Literature.

Alan Maley, Alan Duff.

1990, Oxford: Oxford University Press. (source)

Short and Sweet: Short Texts and How to Use Them – Volume 1.

Alan Maley

1994, Harmondsworth: Penguin English. (source)

Campbell’s Crossing and Other Very Short Stories.

Alan Maley

1995, Harmondsworth: Penguin English. (source)

The Penguin Book of Twelve Very Short Stories.

Alan Maley

1995, Harmondsworth: Penguin English. (source)

Short and Sweet: Short Texts and How to Use Them – Volume 2.

Alan Maley

1995, Harmondsworth: Penguin English. (source)

Musical Cheers and Other Very Short Stories.

Alan Maley

1997, Harmondsworth: Penguin English. (source)

He Knows Too Much.

Alan Maley

1999, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (source)

The Language Teacher’s Voice.

Alan Maley

2000, Basingstoke: Macmillan. (source)

Penguin Readers: Games and Activities - Book 1.

Alan Maley

2001, Harmondsworth: Penguin English. (source)

A Tangled Web.

Alan Maley

2004, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (source)

English Through Literature. Beijing

Alan Maley

2006, Central Radio and TV University Press. (source)

The Best of Times?

Alan Maley

2009, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (source)

Advanced Learners.

Alan Maley

2010, Oxford: Oxford University Press. (source)

Forget to Remember.

Alan Maley

2011, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (source)

Writing for Ourselves: Poems and Short Stories for Young Learners of English.

Alan Maley, Jayakaran Mujundan, Handoyo Puji Widodo.

2012, LINCOM Studies in Second Language Teaching 15. (source)

Consequences.

Melvin Burgess, Alan Maley, Fitch O'Connell (coordinator).

2013, Porto: Areal. (source)

Creativity in the English Language Classroom.

Alan Maley, Nik Peachey, Andrew Wright, Brian Tomlinson.

2015, London: British Council. (source)

Creativity and English Language Teaching: From Inspiration to Implementation.

Alan Maley, Tamas Kiss.

2017, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. (source)

Authenticity in Materials Development for Language Learning.

Alan Maley and Brian Tomlinson.

2017, Cambridge: Cambridge Scholars. (source)

What the Eye Sees.

Alan Maley

2018, Plainwords Press. (source)

How the Heart Responds.

Alan Maley

2018, Plainwords Press. (source)

Book chapters

2008. Alan Maley. Extensive Reading: Maid in Waiting. In Brian Tomlinson (ed.) English Language Learning Materials: a Critical Review. London/New York: Continuum. pp 133-156 (source)

Series Editor

1986. Jon Wright. Dictionaries. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (source)

1987. Rob Nolasco, Lois Arthur. Conversation. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (source)

1988. Tricia Hedge. Writing. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (source)

1989. Alan Duff. Translation. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (source)

1989. David Hardisty, Scott Windeatt. CALL. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (source)

1990. Earl Stevick. Humanism in Language Teaching. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (source)

1991. Colin Campbell, Hanna Kryszewska. Learner-based Teaching. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (source)

1992. Ronald V. White. Writing Advanced. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (source)

1992. Barry Tomalin, Susan Stempleski. Cultural Awareness. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (source)

1992. Jill Hadfield. Classroom Dynamics. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (source)

1993. Peter Grundy. Resource Books for Teachers Beginners. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (source)

1994. Bernard Dufeu. Teaching Myself. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (source)

1995. Andrew Wright. Creating Stories with Children. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (source)

1995. Andrew Wright. Storytelling with Children. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (source)

1996. Nicky Burbidge, Peta Gray, Sheila Levy, Mario Rinvolucri. Letters. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (source)

1998. Goodith White. Listening. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (source)

1999. Gordon Lewis, Gunther Bedson. Games for Children. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (source)

1999. Sarah Phillips. Drama with Children. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (source)

2000. Diane Phillips, Sarah Burwood, Helen Dunford. Projects with Young Learners. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (source)

2000. Scott Windeatt, David Hardisty, Diana Eastment. The Internet. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (source)

2001. Susan Stempleski, Barry Tomalin. Film. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (source)

2004. Gordon Lewis. The Internet and Young Learners. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (source)

2005. Jackie Reilly, Vanessa Reilly. Writing with Children. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (source)

2007. Gordon Lewis. Teenagers. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (source)

2009. Gordon Lewis, Hans Mol. Grammar for Young Learners. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (source)

2010. Ken Wilson. Drama and Improvisation. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (source)

Editor

1978. Joyce Cary. The Breakout. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (source)

2011. Cesare Gagliardi, Alan Maley. Eil, Elf, Global English: Teaching and Learning Issues. Linguistic Insights, Vol. 96. Lausanne: Peter Lang. (source)

2015. Alan Maley, Nik Peachey Creativity in the English language classroom. London: The British Council. (source)

2017. Alan Maley, Nik Peachey. Integrating Global Issues in the Creative English Language Classroom: With reference to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. London: British Council. (source)

2019. Alan Maley. Developing Expertise Through Experience. London: The British Council. (source)

2020. Alan Maley, Malu Sciamarelli. Something in the Air – Reflections on the Coronavirus Our Glass Publishing. (source)

Alan Maley

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Teaching Languages: A Way and Ways

Earl W. Stevick

1980, Rowley MA: Newbury House. (source)

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How Children Fail

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Bird by Bird

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Lost in Translation

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Out of our Minds: Learning to be creative

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A highly critical perspective on current educational practices and ways to become more creative.

Respite for Teachers: Reflection and Renewal in the Teaching Life

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2007, Ann Arbor MI: University of Michigan Press. (source)

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A Book of Silence

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2008, London: Granta Books. (source)

One person's search for silence in a noisy world - and why silence is importance.

Place in HLT

Alan Maley's name has, for decade after decade, been almost synonymous with humanism in language teaching. Whether as a teacher, speaker, author, or leader, he has stood out through his wisdom, through his way of relating to others, and above all, through his commitment to his beliefs about teaching and learning.

Alan first came to prominence during his posting to the then republic of Yugoslavia, where he struck up productive relationships with other expat practitioners posted there, among them Alan Duff, with whom he went on to co-writ some very influential books for teachers such as The Mind's Eye (also with Françoise Grellet), Drama Techniques and The Inward Ear. Like so many of his publications, the focus was on fostering creativity in language classrooms and on encouraging teachers to look beyond the limits imposed by textbooks, and curriculum and examination requirements, in order to motivate learners to express themselves and to enjoy learning. This has become something of a crusade for him over many years, aimed at benignly undermining the conventions of orthodox methodologies and the hegemony of exam boards and 'mainstream' publishing houses by placing learning and learners at the center of the educational process. He has done this through countless articles in most major ELT journals and through his always engaging presentations at conferences and other professional events.

Alan has held teaching posts and senior positions with the British Council in a number of countries, including France, Italy, Ghana, China and India. After leaving the Council he worked in Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. In the UK, he was also Director General of the Bell Educational Trust for five years in the 1980s. In all of these places, we won the respect of local colleagues and left his mark on the ELT community. But on these travels, he was also constantly picking up ideas through engagement with fellow professionals and others, something which is evident in the creative work which is so close to his heart. In his poems and stories, as well as in his talks and interactions with others, there is a rich vein of intercultural awareness and deep respect for the people he has encountered and worked with. He has always enjoyed working closely with others, and many of his publications are co-authored.

He has always tried to use the influence that these posts have given him to inspire others, to further the cause of humanism in language teaching, of environmental concerns, and of creativity. This was particularly evident during and after his term as President of IATEFL, and his subsequent commitment to the Global Issues Special Interest Group and to the fostering of the C Group and, more recently, the Worlds into Words creative writing group. His Place in HLT Digital is a testament to this career-long commitment to humanism.

— Rod Bolitho

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