Ranking of the best books for learning English in 2022

In the modern world, knowledge of the English language is becoming more and more a necessity. In 90 countries of the world, it is a second language, or widely used. 1 billion people on the planet today speak and communicate using English. Business and tourism, training and technical documentation, hobbies and the Internet - the field of application is very extensive.

The book was and remains the most popular means of knowledge. The range of publications for learning a foreign language is wide. Basically, there are textbooks for beginners and those with basic knowledge, publications for children, students and professional courses, as well as books for reading in English.

Criteria for choosing a book for learning English

In the sea of ​​literature on teaching a foreign language, it is difficult to understand without reference points. What should be taken into account when choosing a study guide.

• Level of training

Does the student have basic knowledge or will they have to start from scratch. Weaknesses of knowledge: pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary.

• informative

A successful manual contains information that is of interest not only from the side of language knowledge, but also for broadening one's horizons. It's nice, along with gaining skills, to learn something new and unusual.

• Motivation

Few people today are satisfied with the possibility of only reading and translating English texts. Life requires language skills for communication, solving standard situations, expressing one's own opinion, representing business and personal interests on international platforms. A fascinating presentation of information in accordance with the indicated motivation, enhanced by audio and video materials, is doomed to success.

• Authentic Resources

For both beginners and advanced students, an important role is played by the adaptation of material from media reports and programs, press news, guidebooks, travel atlases. The level of difficulty for students with an initial base should be gentle.

The principle of working with textual material is carried out according to the principle: Think - read - explore - respond.

• Communication

It is important that the textbook contains exercises for deriving grammatical knowledge into oral speech. Synchronous working out of the rules in live communication brings worthy results.

• Testing and control

It is important for the student to have a flexible approach to the learning process, therefore, when choosing a teaching aid, exclude literature with blocks of information that has been mastered earlier. The stage of acquiring new knowledge should be longer, the development of consolidated knowledge should be brought out in conjunction with fresh ones. In other words, weak sections (phonetics, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation) require careful immersion. Tests are used to determine the level of knowledge gained. The test result is compared with the goal.

Best Authors and Books

Matveev Sergey Alexandrovich

The writer has more than a dozen publications on Vedic, Buddhist linguistics, philosophy and culture. As a philosopher and linguist, he participated in the organization of the Institute of Metaphysics in St. Petersburg and the Swedish Novia Tour International. Active organizer of intensive training programs and international interactive education courses. The creator of the author's method of teaching a foreign language "Blitz Attack". Sergey Alexandrovich participates in programs of translation and publication of books on philosophical treatises, ancient medicine, religion, sacred books of antiquity.

S. Matveev "30 English lessons"

Sergey Matveev's self-instruction manual, edited by P. Yu. Shablina, was published in 2016 by the AST publishing house.

The author proposes a technique, thanks to which there is an effective assimilation of colloquial constructions, language foundations and the elimination of the language barrier. Each lesson is devoted to a specific topic, transcriptions in Russian and a dictionary corresponding to the topic are given. The expressions of living English are disassembled in accordance with a specific grammatical topic.

• an ideal guide for mastering the basic level of communication in 30 lessons;
• the opportunity for self-systematization of existing knowledge of the language;
• easy and accessible form of presentation;
• exercises and keys.

• missing.

S. Matveev “Full course of English. Quick, easy and efficient"

The book, edited by G. Gennis, was published in 2018 by the AST publishing house. The publication is distinguished by an accessible form of submission and the author's method.

• phonetics in the proper volume;
• grammar course;
• popular phrases and dialogue examples;
• logical presentation of the material;
• modern tutorial.

• missing.

S. A. Matveev, Zh. L. Oganyan "The most complete and effective English language course" a set of three books "

The collection was published in 2018 by the AST publishing house and contains:

1. "English language. Express Tutorial";
2. English for every day. Useful diary";
3. "Learning English while driving and at home."

The first book presents 15 lessons with an emphasis on dialogues. How to get to know each other and get to know the way, talk about hobbies and hobbies, other popular topics can speed up adaptation to the language. Mastering the dialogues precedes the grammar course with brief information and rules.

The second book is not only planning for the lessons of daily teaching of the English language, but also a written control over the fulfillment of tasks with intermediate results.

The third book by the author Sergei Matveev, the publications of which were mentioned above. An audio disk is attached to the manual, according to which oral speech is being worked out, the material is consolidated in an accessible form for listening.

• an indispensable kit for quick and competent mastering of English;
• high learning efficiency thanks to the audio course;
• division into thematic lessons, with the possibility of a flexible study mode;
• for a decent level of grammar and vocabulary;
• from individual language skills to deep immersion;
• fluency in English for tourism and intercultural exchange.

• no.

S. Matveev “Fast English. All grammar in tables and diagrams"

The publication was published in 2014 under the editorship of Larisa Robaten from the AST publishing house.

The book is intended for readers who have learned English but have not.

The publication is a cheat sheet in the form of tables and diagrams for the restoration and development of grammar.

Study guide with practical advice.

• author's method;
• a budget option;
• helps to improve knowledge of English grammar.

• missing

Petrov Dmitry Yurievich

MSLU teacher and host of the Polyglot program on the Culture TV channel speaks 30 foreign languages, but is fluent in eight: Italian, English, Greek, Spanish, French, German, Hindi.

The Center for Innovative and Communicative Linguistics has been opened and operates in Moscow under the leadership of Dmitry Petrov.

D. Petrov “16 English lessons. Beginner course + 2 DVDs "English in 16 hours"

Dmitry Petrov's book was published in 2014 by the Eksmo publishing house.

The author is fluent in several languages ​​and has developed a unique method of teaching a foreign language.

One lesson - one topic, for example: verbs, prepositions, pronouns. To facilitate the perception of the material is provided with tables, DVDs, exercises. Grammar is emphasized and emphasis is placed on verbs and pronunciation. The book allows you to master a foreign language to the extent necessary for free communication in living English.

• the second edition, supplemented and corrected with video materials;
• a large number of positive reviews;
• high return on each lesson.

• no.

D.Petrov “English language. 16 lessons. Advanced Course»

The book was published in 2016 by the Dmitry Petrov Center publishing house for readers who have mastered the basic course. The principle of presenting the material is preserved - topics, theory with rules, exercises, consolidation.

• enrichment of language skills with stable turns, sayings;
• platform for free communication;
• fluency in grammatical forms;
• Perfect and Continuous - the development of forms, the correct use.

• not found.

A. Petrova, I. Orlova "Popular self-instruction manual of the English language" (+ CD)

The book by Anastasia Petrova in collaboration with Irina Orlova was published in 2016 by the AST publishing house. Anastasia Petrova, a recognized methodologist and teacher, has more than 30 publications on teaching and improving the English language. As a co-author with Anastasia, Irina Orlova also appears not for the first time.

The edition has been updated, contains modern vocabulary, with audio materials. The self-instruction manual will allow you to be fluent in 2000 words, with the competent construction of phrases for use in oral and written communication.

• audio application for developing oral speech skills and improving pronunciation;
• the possibility of mastering the norms for technical and scientific translations;
• phonetics exercises;
• samples of competent mini-dialogues;
• original texts for reading, understanding, translation.

• not found.

T.Yu. Drozdov "Practical Grammar of the English Language"

The book by Tatyana Drozdova was published in 2016 by the Anthology publishing house.

The author proposes to continue studying English or to master the basic level A1.The publication contains several hundred exercises for careful study on the principle of a workbook.

• suitable for levels A1 and A2;
• an accessible form of presentation using diagrams, tables, models;
• step-by-step, deep mastering of the grammar of the language;
• ideal for advanced learners.

• missing.

A. Dragunkin “A new cool English tutorial. For energetic lazy people. Advanced Course»

The book by Alexander Dragunkin was published in 2018 by the Ripol Classic publishing house.

The author's methodology is based on the system of "Indicating words" and allows you to overcome the language barrier after 3 lessons. The publication is recommended for readers with any level of preparedness, including zero.

• visual aid with black and white illustrations;
• enlarged and corrected edition;
• high efficiency of mastering the studied material;
• unusual presentation of material.

• missing.

N. Bonk, I. Bonk, I. Levina "English step by step." in two parts plus CD

The book by Natalya Aleksandrovna Bonk, Izadora Ilyinichna Levina and Irina Anatolyevna Bonk was published in 2016 by the Eksmo publishing house.

The publication has become a textbook for more than one generation. Grammar, phonetics, exercises to consolidate the theory - extensive material is designed for a long time. The common European scale denotes the expected level of language proficiency after the end of the course as B1 - the level of a confident user.

• for self-study and under the guidance of a specialist;
• for beginners and with basic knowledge;
• study guide with disks;
• practical exercises on the keys;
• the possibility of a thorough pronunciation practice with useful practical exercises.

• missing.

S. Boltunova, M. Tsypysheva “American English. Teaching aid for adults. Advanced course» + CD

The book of the Russian publishing house Nauka, published in 2005, is aimed at a circle of people who plan to communicate in English in the United States. The textbook was approved by the Academic Council of the St. Petersburg Department of Foreign Languages ​​of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

The publication is based on linguistic and regional studies material.

• thorough preparation for direct contact with native American speakers;
• all the subtleties and features of the spoken language of the States;
• pronunciation and spelling in American specifics;
• guide to compiling business papers with samples of standard documentation.

• USA specialization.

N. Baikova “Berlitz. American English. Basic Course (+ 3 CDs)

The book from the Russian publishing house "Living Language" was published in 2005.

The manual is built on the dialogues of certain scenes from life. The principle from simple to complex involves using the platform of the previous lesson as a basis. Further, the action goes on increasing complexity. All grammar rules are placed in the margins, with explanations.

• an effective way to gain the skill of live communication;
• audio guide to help you master the material;
• 24 lessons on the topics of real life situations;
• three-disc edition.

• no.

L. Popova, L. Raboten “English language.Everything you need for beginners"

The book by Lyudmila Popova, Larisa Raboten and compiler Elbek Muratov appeared in 2012 from the AST and Astrel publishing houses.

The collection of 4 books includes:

• a volume of English humor “Are you not joking with war?” Muratov Elbek Nurulaevich with proverbs, jokes, aphorisms, anecdotes and sayings;
• “I'm going on vacation. Russian-English dictionary" with the most used expressions, transcriptions based on Russian graphics are given;
• exercise book "1000 English words" with frequently used words for practical language exercises, simple translations;
• "Active minimum English-Russian dictionary" for the first steps of learning, developing personal experience of oral communication in a foreign language, with a large set of sentence constructions and vocabulary activation patterns.

• effective teaching methods;
• an initial course with all the necessary materials;
• diversified approach.

• No.

M. Rubtsova, A. Vertyagina "Complete English Course"

The book of Musa Gennadievna Rubtsova was published by the Russian publishing house "AST" in 2014. A textbook for solid study of grammar, understanding the structure of an English sentence, mastering reading skills in the original, expanding vocabulary and speaking experience.

• construction of the educational process according to the principle from simple to complex;
• the possibility of learning from the zero level with the achievement of the level of reading original texts.

• missing

English for children

The modern child needs English.The sooner you start learning, the easier it is to develop skills later. What field of activity the child would not choose in the future, language knowledge will come in handy. It is known that at an early age, adaptation to a foreign language is much faster. The playful form of teaching aids for children will turn classes into an exciting activity.

G. Shalaeva "Learning English with Mom"

The book by Galina Shalaeva with illustrations by V. Dolgova was published in 2016 by the AST publishing house.

Readers are offered training in the latest methodology for everyday, conversational English skills. Colorful design and Russian transcription will make the learning process as easy as possible.

• for children with zero training;
• adult-led learning.

• according to reviews, there are no popular characters in the illustrations.

“English for kids. Learning to write letters and words

A publication from the Curriculums and Courses series was published in 2018 by the Russian publishing house AST.

Parents and children will have a fascinating introduction to the English alphabet, hand placement for writing English letters, as well as the first communication skills in a foreign language.

• the opportunity to prepare the child for the school curriculum;
• mastering the vocabulary minimum;
• suitable for elementary school.

• no.

I. Frank “English language. Primer"

Irina Frank's book was published in 2022 by the AST publishing house.

Children's bright edition for preschools and home study. Toddlers are waiting for the first words and letters written by their own hand.

• attractive study guide;
• accessible form of presentation.

• not found.

I. Frank “English language. Primer in pictures. Elementary school: a unique methodology for developing lessons "

2017 edition from AST. An effective learning system for the first communication skills in a foreign language.

• fascinating acquaintance with the English alphabet;
• developing lessons;
• pronunciation is indicated by Russian letters;
• only positive feedback.

• no.

L. Shereminskaya "THE SMART KITTEN Tales for learning English"

A book for children by Lyudmila Shereminskaya was published by the Russian publishing house Phoenix in 2015. A bright, colorful edition from the "English by Stages" series.

• game form of study with dramatizations;
• variability of plots and adaptation to children's vocabulary.

• no.

Name	publishing house	Binding	Pages, number	Circulation
16 English lessons	Eksmo	solid	224
English language.16 lessons. advanced course	Dmitry Petrov Center	solid	272	5000
30 English lessons	AST	solid	416	3000
"Popular English Tutorial"	AST	solid	512	3000
Practical English Grammar	Anthology	soft	400
The most complete and effective English course	AST	solid	736
Complete English course. Fast, boring and efficient	AST	solid	384
Quick English. All grammar in tables and diagrams	AST	solid	192	6000
New cool English tutorial. For energetic lazy people. advanced course	Ripol Classic	solid	496
English step by step. Tutorial. In 2 parts.	Eksmo	solid	576	2500
Learning English with Mom	AST	solid	336	3000
English for kids. Learning to write letters and words	AST	soft	64	4000
English language. Primer	AST	solid	48	3000
English language. Primer in pictures. Elementary school: a unique methodology for developing lessons	AST	solid	96
American English + CD: A Study Guide for Adults. advanced course	The science	solid	330	2000
Berlitz. American English. Basic course	living language	soft	184	3000
BOOK THE SMART KITTEN FAIRY TALES FOR LEARNING ENGLISH	Phoenix	soft	31	3000
English language. Everything you need for beginners	AST, Astrel	solid	1348
Full English course	AST	soft	512	3000

Knowledge of English in the modern world is not a luxury, but a means of moving forward in life. It's nice to hear foreign performance and understand what is at stake. It's nice to be abroad and communicate freely with native speakers. It's nice to quote a classic in the original and show off your erudition. But you never know where you will have to face the recognized international language of communication. Just choose a good study guide and give 20-30 minutes a day for self-study. Welcome!