Strategies for Textbook Selection and Evaluation in Terms of Four Main Skills for EFL Classrooms

Abstract

Coursebook evaluation is of paramount importance for the reason that efficient selection of textbooks will increase the proficiency of EFL learners in the classroom.There exist lots of studies conducted about textbook evaluation and selection which cover crucial concepts related to choosing the most appropriate coursebook for EFL learners. Therefore it is important to lay store by English language coursebooks to reach a reasonable decision when choosing coursebook. English coursebooks are regarded as of little importance by many EFL teachers to improve students’ abilities in language skills, they are rather beneficial if teachers follow important steps when choosing suitable textbooks for EFL classrooms. In this research paper, it is aimed to determine the instructors’ views about fulfilling the essential requirements to attain success in EFL classrooms when evaluating coursebooks. In order to select a suitable coursebook it is a necessity to consider criterias that carry vital roles for increasing efficiency in language skills, therefore this research paper provides information about textbook evaluation and selection in terms of language skills for EFL learners as well as highlighting beneficial criterias to render the evaluation and selection process flawless.