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ACTivate: A Basic-Beginning EFL/ESL Conversation Textbook (3rd Edition) 

ACTivate is a practical, classroom-tested English skills book designed to help learners use English with confidence, not just study it. Written by an experienced and qualified ESL educator and former IELTS examiner, ACTivate focuses on the language students actually need to communicate clearly, accurately, and effectively in real-world situations.

This book is ideal for:

• Basic to pre-intermediate learners
• IELTS and academic English students
• Teachers looking for adaptable classroom material
• Independent learners who want structure and clarity

Rather than overwhelming learners with abstract rules, ACTivate presents grammar and language patterns communicatively and in context, helping students understand not only how English works, but when and why to use it.

What’s inside

• Clear, focused language explanations
• Communicative grammar practice
• Meaningful speaking and writing tasks
• Guided activities that build confidence and accuracy
• Flexible material suitable for self-study or classroom use

The material has been used successfully with students from a wide range of cultural and educational backgrounds, making it adaptable, accessible, and effective across learning contexts.

Free audio and video support

All audio recordings for ACTivate are available free to download from the ESOL Press website:
👉 https://esolpress.com/samples/

In addition, companion videos are available free on YouTube, providing extra explanations and classroom-style guidance:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx5HHU91QnI&list=PLjcylhpoFDxq73thJKoUm8pXjsbj_PwFR

No paid subscriptions or logins are required.

Who this book is for

• Learners who want to move beyond memorization
• Students who need grammar that actually transfers to speaking
• Teachers who want reliable, no-nonsense lesson material

Format

• 📘 Digital PDF
• Instant download
• Use on any device or print for classroom use

About the author

Paul Doyon is a veteran ESL educator, Second Language Acquisition specialist, and IELTS examiner/trainer with over 40 years of teaching experience across four continents. His work emphasizes clarity, confidence, and communicative competence—helping learners develop English they can actually use.

Pricing note

This product is offered with Pay-What-You-Want pricing to keep it accessible. If you find ACTivate useful, paying a little extra helps support the continued creation of practical, high-quality ESL materials.