Book Supplements: Side by Side

Side by Side Series

The Side by Side series is a set of four levels of English instruction for early to intermediate learners.  The book is organized by grammar however grammar is taught through usage and repetition rather than having to learn rules.  From Longman, the publisher of Side by Side:

Side by Side, Third Edition, is a new and improved version of this dynamic, all-skills program that integrates conversation practice, reading, writing, and listening—all in a light-hearted, fun, and easy-to-use format that has been embraced by students and teachers worldwide.

  • Vocabulary Preview sections in every chapter introduce key words in a lively picture dictionary format.
  • Pronunciation exercises provide models for practicing authentic pronunciation, stress, and intonation.
  • The Gazette “magazine-style” pages offer feature articles, fact files, vocabulary expansion, authentic listening, e-mail exchanges and more.

The Side by Side series is an excellent choice for natural learning of grammar and conversational English.  It is not however strong on vocabulary and word building.   Teachers Network has put together additional Vocabulary Worksheets to supplement these books.  Materials suitable for students are presented here.   Teachers Network has also compiled some teacher resources to go along with these which can also be found below.

Level One

Vocabulary Worksheets

Teacher’s Worksheets

Other Materials

Level Two

No downloads are currently available for Side by Side Level Two.

Level Three

No downloads are currently available for Side by Side Level Three.