
EFL Project-based course
Widgets Inc.
Second edition of the award-winning, world's first, 'strong TBLT' course. EFL learners simulate workplace projects.
Read moreAtama-ii books [ɑːˈtɑmɑːˈiːˈbʊks] is a small publisher of EFL/ESL education materials based in Tokyo. The name "Atama-ii" means "smart" in Japanese. We chose this name because we believe in making books and other learning materials that foster creative and critical thinking in learners. We focus on principled task-based and project-based language teaching, extensive reading, and other progressive, learner-centered approaches. Our products are 100% human-written, human-edited, and human-illustrated.

EFL Project-based course
Second edition of the award-winning, world's first, 'strong TBLT' course. EFL learners simulate workplace projects.
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EFL Readings for discussion
Task-based course comprising 30 case study readings and engaging projects. For general or business English.
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adventure GAMEBOOKS
Easy-English branching adventures with eight endings. Now in a new double-feature five-book edition.
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Romance ANTHOLOGY series
A five-story anthology of beautifully illustrated romance graded readers in the 2nd person—"you" are the hero!
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EFL Conversation analysis
Upcoming course (Fall 2027) guides EFL learners to analyze and produce travel-themed conversations.
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Task-based card game
New in 2027, a card game to target creative thinking. Can be played on its own or as part of the Widgets course.
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