YORK FERN BOOKS
Practical books for learning & teaching English
Workbooks, teaching guides, IELTS preparation, vocabulary practice, phonics readers and stories by York Fern.
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IELTS Vocabulary Practice Book
Focused IELTS vocabulary training with structured exercises for meaning, synonyms, collocations, word forms and topic-based usage.
- 50 exercises
- Up to 1,000 IELTS words
- Answer keys included
Advanced English Vocabulary Workbook for B1, B2, and C1 Learners
A structured workbook for moving beyond the B1 plateau and turning advanced words and idioms into active vocabulary.
- 500 words and idioms
- Context-based practice
- Exercises + answer keys
100 English Phrasal Verbs for ESL Learners
Learn practical phrasal verbs through clear meanings, examples and visual support instead of isolated word lists.
- 100 must-know phrasal verbs
- 20 advanced bonus verbs
- Pictures + examples
Business English Vocabulary Workbook
A practical A2–B2 workbook covering workplace vocabulary, emails, meetings, customer service, finance, HR and interviews.
- Workplace vocabulary
- Emails + meetings
- Finance, HR + interviews
IELTS Writing Task 2 Workbook
Step-by-step essay practice with planning support, higher-band vocabulary, model answers and writing exercises.
- Essay planning
- Band 7+ vocabulary
- Model answers
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: Practice Workbook
Practice turning graphs, charts, tables, maps and diagrams into clear, structured IELTS Academic Task 1 reports.
- Charts + graphs
- Maps + diagrams
- Report-writing practice
IELTS General Training Writing Task 1
A practice workbook for planning and writing IELTS General Training Task 1 letters with model answers and guided exercises.
- Letter-writing practice
- Planning tables
- Model answers
How to Teach Business English
A research-informed guide to teaching meetings, negotiations, emails, professional communication and real workplace genres.
- Business speaking
- Professional writing
- Real workplace communication
20 EFL and ESL Lesson Plans
A ready-to-use collection of practical lesson plans designed to reduce preparation time and make classes easier to run.
- 20 ready lesson plans
- Practical classroom topics
- For new + experienced teachers
Strategies for Teaching English to Young Learners
A practical guide to reading, writing, spelling, lesson planning, classroom rules and age-appropriate activities for children.
- Teaching strategies
- Games + activities
- Classroom management
131 Illustrated Business Idioms
Illustrated idioms explained through realistic workplace situations to make professional English easier to understand and remember.
- 131 business idioms
- Illustrated explanations
- Real workplace context
100 Slang Expressions Explained + 20 Bonus Slang Abbreviations
A practical guide to modern spoken English, internet slang and everyday expressions used by younger generations.
- 100 slang expressions
- 20 bonus abbreviations
- Modern usage in context
77 Practical English Conversations for Traveling
Real-life dialogues for airports, hotels, transport, restaurants and travel problems, with listening and shadowing practice.
- 77 travel dialogues
- 33 QR-code videos
- Listening + shadowing
Get Hired Faster as a TEFL Teacher
A practical job-search guide covering TEFL CVs, covering letters, interviews, demo lessons, applications and contract checks.
- CV + covering letter
- Interview preparation
- Demo lesson + job search
English Vocabulary Workbook for A2–B1 Learners
A structured workbook with 500 words and expressions, contextual practice, definitions and answer keys for lower-intermediate learners.
- 500 words + expressions
- Contextual practice
- Definitions + answer keys
A2 English Grammar Workbook
Practice-focused grammar work for A2 learners who want to strengthen core structures through repeated, practical exercises.
- A2 grammar practice
- Workbook format
- Practice makes perfect
English Short Detective Story for Beginners (A1)
A short mystery written in easy English so beginners can enjoy a real story while building vocabulary through context.
- Easy A1 English
- Vocabulary support
- Post-reading tasks
The Missing Money. Book 2
A beginner-friendly detective story about a new investigation, written in simple English with vocabulary and comprehension practice.
- A1–A2 mystery
- Vocabulary in context
- Exercises + writing tasks
The Secret Photos — Book 3
An A2-level English detective story that combines an engaging mystery with vocabulary growth and reading practice.
- A2 detective story
- Vocabulary in context
- Reading practice
Fun ABC Book for Toddlers
A playful alphabet book that helps young children connect letters, words and simple actions as they begin learning to read.
- Letters A–Z
- Words + actions
- For early readers
Learn to Read. Level 1
The first step in York Fern’s structured phonics series for children beginning to connect sounds, letters, words and simple reading.
- Early phonics
- Beginner reading
- Step-by-step practice
Learn to Read. Level 2
The second step in the phonics series, building early decoding skills and confidence with simple words and short reading practice.
- Early phonics progression
- Simple decoding practice
- For beginning readers
Learn to Read. Level 3
Structured phonics and reading practice that helps young readers move into longer words, phrases and more independent reading.
- Progressive phonics
- Sight-word practice
- Reading + writing
Learn to Read. Level 4
A confidence-building reader with targeted sound practice, sight words, longer decodable stories and sentence-building work.
- Targeted word practice
- Sight words
- Longer decodable story
Learn to Read. Level 5
A structured phonics reader for longer texts, stronger fluency and key vowel patterns, with reading and writing practice.
- Advanced vowel patterns
- Longer texts
- Writing practice
Learn to Read. Level 6
More advanced vowel teams and sound patterns, with controlled stories and exercises for fluency, decoding and comprehension.
- Advanced vowel teams
- Decodable stories
- Fluency + comprehension
Learn to Read. Level 7
Phonics practice focused on magic-e and more advanced spelling patterns, supported by reading, writing and audio practice.
- Magic-e patterns
- Longer decodable stories
- QR-code audio support
Learn to Read. Level 8
A higher-level phonics reader for children progressing toward more fluent, independent reading and more complex spelling patterns.
- Higher-level phonics
- Fluency practice
- Independent reading
Learn to Read. Level 9
The advanced stage of the phonics series, designed to strengthen fluent reading, decoding and comprehension before independent reading.
- Advanced reading practice
- Fluency + decoding
- Comprehension
Australian Animals Counting Book
A colorful early-learning book that combines numbers 1–20 with Australian animals, simple rhymes and toddler-friendly facts.
- Numbers 1–20
- Australian animals
- Early vocabulary
Big Brave Birds: I AM THE MIRACLE!
A fantasy adventure about courage, discovery, magical creatures and a journey across distant lands.
- Fantasy adventure
- Courage + friendship
- For young readers
Young Entrepreneurs
A fun introduction to building successful businesses, created to make entrepreneurship understandable and engaging for young readers.
- Business basics
- Entrepreneurship skills
- Kid-friendly explanations
How to Write a Story
A creative-writing workbook with 20 story kits, vocabulary support, plotting activities and guided writing practice.
- 20 creative story kits
- Plotting activities
- Vocabulary + writing practice
What Should Ben Wear? Que doit porter Ben?
A bilingual story and activity book that introduces seasons, weather and clothes through simple child-friendly language.
- English + French
- Seasons + weather
- Story + activities
What Should Ben Wear? ¿Qué debería ponerse Ben?
A bilingual story and activity book for learning everyday vocabulary around seasons, weather and clothes.
- English + Spanish
- Everyday vocabulary
- Story + activities
What Day Is It Today, Ben? — English–French
A bilingual story and activity book for learning the days of the week through simple English and French.
- English + French
- Days of the week
- Story + activities
What Day Is It Today, Ben? — English–Spanish
A bilingual story and activity book that teaches the days of the week through simple English and Spanish.
- English + Spanish
- Days of the week
- Story + activities
100 Spanish Idioms for Learners at A2–B1
A practical collection of common Spanish idioms with English translations and picture-friendly examples for intermediate learners.
- 100 common Spanish idioms
- English translations
- 20 bonus idioms
Mystère en français — A2 Detective Story
A short French mystery for A2 learners with illustrations, vocabulary support and exercises to build reading confidence.
- A2 French mystery
- Vocabulary support
- Exercises included
Advanced Grammar for IELTS Writing Workbook
Targeted grammar practice for the high-impact errors that can weaken IELTS Writing Task 1 and Task 2.
- Articles + tenses
- Agreement + punctuation
- Practice + answer keys