The presentation describes about the basic characteristics of an English/Hindi Language Textbook

2. level of the students
be carefully graded.
New words
learnt words and
structures should be
repeated.

3. interesting subject
matter.
variety of topics
different forms of
composition new information.
natural
context.
some pieces of
poetry.

4. Teaching and
testing
real consolidation
of the learning
process
Test active and
passive
vocabulary.
practice and test
similar but new
situations.
clear and
unambiguous
instructions
Exercises should
be graded
Variety in the form
of exercises

5. well-drawn and
realistically coloured
pictures
make the process of
learning convenient
and quick.
Too many details
should not be
stuffed into.
suitable for
language practice.
attractive.

6. The appearance of
the book has to be
attractive.
no charm to read
and learn from the
repulsive book
Physical
Appearance.
printed on a quality
paper.
bold and thick
heading and sub-
headings
flexible to turn
pages.
No Misprint and
Misspelt words
easy to carry and
Affordable

7. It is always advisable to
have Teachers‟ Handbook
along with students‟
textbook..
The aims and objectives
are uniform to all the
students across the areas
where the textbook is used.

8.  Testing and Examination
 Construction of an Achievement test