American English File 3 Teachers Book -
The American English File Level 3 Teacher’s Guide is a comprehensive resource designed by Oxford University Press to support educators using the American English File 3rd Edition course. It provides detailed lesson plans, assessment tools, and access to a digital Resource Center to manage classroom materials. Key Features and Resources
Teacher Resource Center: A central online hub where you can manage all teaching materials, including audio, video, worksheets, and answer keys.
Lesson Support: Includes step-by-step lesson plans for every unit, along with over 80 photocopiable activities to provide extra support or challenges for students.
Digital Tools: Features a Classroom Presentation Tool to show course content on-screen and a Gradebook to track student progress through Online Practice. american english file 3 teachers book
Integrated Skills: Focuses on a balanced mix of Grammar, Vocabulary, Pronunciation, and Skills Development, with integrated video listening activities in even-numbered files. Purchase Options
The 3rd Edition Teacher's Guide is available through various retailers:
Walmart: American English File Level 3 Teacher's Guide with Teacher Resource Center – $44.62 (Paperback). The American English File Level 3 Teacher’s Guide
AbeBooks: American English File: Level 3 Teacher's Guide – $25.58 (Softcover).
Blackwell's: American English File Level 3 Teacher's Guide with Digital Pack – $63.08.
Oxford University Press: Official Teacher's Site for additional downloadable resources and access to the Digital Pack. Online Preview and Community Resources ❌ Skipping the “Pronunciation” section – TB explains
For those looking for specific sections or digital versions, several community platforms host previews or shared copies: Scribd: Offers a PDF preview of the Teacher's Book.
Studocu: Provides a course overview and lesson guides for Level 3.
Internet Archive: Houses a digital copy of American English File 3 for borrowing or streaming. American English File 3 - TB PDF - Scribd
6. Common Mistakes Teachers Make
- ❌ Skipping the “Pronunciation” section – TB explains it’s integrated into speaking, not optional.
- ❌ Not using the online resource center – contains editable tests and extra grammar worksheets.
- ❌ Following TB too rigidly – TB says “adapt to your students’ needs” (e.g., cut a warm-up if short on time).
- ❌ Ignoring the “Revise & Check” answer key – students need self-assessment guidance.
d. Teaching Notes
- Cultural notes, error correction tips, and ways to adapt activities for different class sizes
The "File" System: How to Pace a Lesson
Each lesson is called a "File." The Teacher’s Book meticulously breaks down timing:
- Warm-up (5 minutes): Review previous lesson.
- Presentation (10 minutes): Using the listen-and-repeat audio.
- Controlled Practice (15 minutes): Pair work from the book.
- Free Practice (15 minutes): The photocopiable activity.
- Cooler (5 minutes): Exit ticket or error correction.
5. Planning a Unit (Step-by-Step Using the Teacher’s Book)
| Day | Student Book pages | Teacher’s Book focus | Materials needed | |------|--------------------|----------------------|------------------| | 1 | 4–5 (Grammar + Vocab) | Warm-up, grammar presentation, controlled practice | Audio track 1.1, photocopiable grammar activity | | 2 | 6 (Reading + Speaking) | Pre-reading vocab, while-reading task, post-reading discussion | Whiteboard for vocab | | 3 | 7 (Listening + Pronunciation) | Script 1.2, drilling minimal pairs, role-play | Audio, copies of communication activity | | 4 | 8–9 (Practical English) | Video script, role-play with photocopiable phrases | Video (online), cue cards | | 5 | Review & Workbook check | Answer keys for Workbook unit (provided) | Workbook answer key in Teacher’s Book |