[Jazzy J]

Hi all. Does anyone know of any bookstores in the USA that specialise in ESL materials? I don’t mean online stores or college campus bookstores with ESL sections, but ESL specific bookstores. Thanks.

[mesmark]

What are you looking for?

[HUE]

I would look through Amazon to get an idea of what you like or may be interested in. (Of course, it's never the same as actually holding the book in your hands and thumbing through the contents.) I would then ask everyone on the boards here which books work well and which ones don't.

As Mark asked, what are you looking for?

[marthajack]

There is a bookstore in California, near San Francisco, that is pure ESL. It is a small retail location but has a great website and catalog. They specialize entirely in ESL books and materials. I always get ideas just looking through their online catalog.
I highly recommend it!! They also give wonderful free workshops (if you happen to be in northern California!)
Here is the contact information.
Hope that helps!

Martha



Alta Book Center
14 Adrian Court
Burlingame, CA 94010 USA
email: info@altaesl.com
phone 800-ALTAESL
int. phone 650-692-1285

ESL - Alta Book Center Materials for Teaching and Learning English