We here at English Central have always prided ourselves on the fact that we do not sell just any books – we sell great books! Helbling English (previously known as Helbling Languages) has certainly gotten its fair share of attention despite the fact that they have only been in the ELT business for 12 years. Here is a list of the titles from their catalog that have either won or been nominated for awards:
The Thinking Train Eltons Nominated 2016, Innovation in learner resources; English Speaking Union – English Language Award – Shortlisted 2016
Hooray! Let’s Play! Eltons Winner in 2013, Excellence in course innovation; English Speaking Union HRH Duke of Edinburgh – English Language Book Awards –Best Entry 2013 for young Learners (for the Student books)
For Real Eltons Nominated 2012, Innovation in learner resources (Intermediate level)
Teaching Young Learners to Think Eltons Nominated 2012, Innovation in teacher resources
Get on Stage! Eltons Nominated 2013, Innovation in teacher resources
Something to Say English Speaking Union HRH Duke of Edimburgh – English Language Book Awards – shortlisted 2014
Seeds of Confidence Eltons Nominated 2011, Cambridge ESOL International Award for Innovation
Activities for Interactive Whiteboards Eltons Nominated 2010, Cambridge ESOL International Award for Innovation
A Problem for Prince Percy (The Thinking Train) English Reading Foundation Language Learner Literature Award Finalist 2016, Young Learners category
Skater Boy (Helbling Young Readers) English Reading Foundation Language Learner Literature Award Winner 2014, Young Learners category
The Leopard and the Monkey (Helbling Young Readers) English Reading Foundation Language Learner Literature Award Winner 2015, Very Young Learners category
The Time Capsule (Helbling Readers Red Series) English Reading Foundation Language Learner Literature Award Finalist 2012, Adolescent & Adult: Elementary category
The Green Room (Helbling Readers Blue Series) English Reading Foundation Language Learner Literature Award Winner 2013, Adolescent & Adult: Intermediate