JAMB Recommended Textbooks for English Language 2026/2027

It is no longer a hear-say that one of the best ways to smash the English Language subject in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is to judiciously use the JAMB Recommended Textbooks for English Language to study in preparation for the examination, and this has been proven to be very effective according feedbacks gotten from top scorers of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) from different years.

This is because the JAMB recommended textbooks are selectively picked to align with the focus and knowledge intended to be tested by the committee responsible for setting questions for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

Most of the recommended textbooks make it easy for candidates especially when studying to easily attempt Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) questions and easily answer them correctly, which is contrary to textbooks that are not recommended by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

Some of the JAMB recommended textbooks come with past questions from about 10-15 years after extensively discussing a topic, which gives candidates the actual expectations in the examination and make them prepare better.

Some Facts About JAMB Recommended Textbooks

The hidden fact that most applicants are oblivious  about is that the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has recommended textbooks for every subject that’s taken in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination UTME in order to make preparations easy for them.

Candidates who use the JAMB recommended textbooks for study always have an edge over those who just study random textbooks at their disposal. This is  because questions are coined from the series of Joint Admission and Matriculation Board JAMB recommended textbooks to meet the standard set by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

This blog post focuses particularly on bringing to you the JAMB Recommended textbooks for English Language or Use of English 2026/2027.

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for English Language 2026/2027

There are several textbooks recommended by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for all candidates sitting for English Language or Use of English and their names and full details are as follows:

1. Adedimeji, M. A (2021) Doses of Grammar. Patigi. Ahman Pategi University Press.
2. Attah, M. O. (2013). Practice in Spoken English for Intermediate and Advanced Learners. Maiduguri: University of Maiduguri Press.
3. Bamgbose, A. (2002). English Lexis and Structure for Senior Secondary Schools and Colleges (Revised Edition). Ibadan: Heinemann.
4. Banjo, A., Adeniran A., Akano, A. and Onoga, U. (2004) New Oxford Secondary English Course Book six for Senior Secondary Schools. Ibadan: University Press Plc.
5. Caesar, O. J. (2003). Essential Oral English for Schools and Colleges. Lagos: Tonad Publishers Limited.
6. Jones, D. (2011). Cambridge English Pronouncing Dictionary. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
7. Egbe, D. I (1996). Mastering English Usage and Communication Skills. Lagos: Tisons.
8. Elugbe, B. (2000). Oral English for Schools and Colleges. Ibadan: Heinemann.
9. Grant, N. J. H., Nnamonu, S. and Jowitt, D. (1998) Senior English Project 3. (New Edition) Harlow: Longman.
10. Idowu., O. O., Sogbesan, T. S., Adofo, A. K., Burgess, D. F. and Burgess, L. J. (1998) Round-up English: A Complete Guide, Lagos: Longman.
11. Idris, U. (2001). Oral English at Your Fingertips for Schools and Colleges. Lagos: M. Youngbrain Publishers.
12. Igiligi, E. C. and Ogenyi, S. O. (2010) Grammar and Composition in the G.S.M. Age. Enugu: Joe Hills Production Services.
13. Oral English for Schools and Colleges: A Teaching and Learning Approach. Yola: Paraclete Publishers.Jauro, L. B. (2013).
14. Common Errors in English. Lagos: Longman.Nnamonu, S. and Jowitt, D. (1989).
15. Obinna, M. F. (2001) University Matriculation Use of English. (Fourth Edition). Port Harcourt: Sunray Books Limited.
16. The Silent Teacher. Ado-Ekiti: Segun and Sons Enterprises by Ogunsanwo, O., Duruaku, A. B.C., Ezechukwu, J. and Nwachukwu, U. I. (2005)
17. Countdown English Language (Revised Edition). Ibadan: Evans Brothers. Olatoye, S. (2006)
18. Intensive English for Senior Secondary School 3. Onitsha: Africana. First Publishers by Oluikpe, B. O. A., Nnaemeka, B. A., Obah, T. Y., Otagburuagu, E. J., Onuigbo, S. and Ogbonna, E. A. (1998)
19. Tomori, S. H. O. (2000) Objective Tests for School Certificate English: Practice in Lexis, Structure and Idiom (Reprinted Edition). Ibadan: Heinemann.
20. Catch-Up English for SSCE/UME. Ibadan: Heinemann by C., Okoro, Ukwuegbu, Owokade, C.O, Idris, A.U., F.O and Okebukola (2002).

Major Topics to study Using the JAMB Recommended Textbooks for English Language?

The topics in which questions are frequently asked in Use of English are numerous, some of which are as follows:

1. Comprehension and summary including description, narration, exposition, argumentation,persuasion, synthesis of idea from the passage, deduction, inference. (Approved Text: The Lekki Headmaster)
2. Lexis and Structure ( synonyms, antonyms, sentence pattern and clause, figurative and idiomatic usage, word clauses and function, agreement and concord, mood, tense, number etc)
3. Oral forms (Vowels and consonants, stress, rhymes and emphatic stress)
4. Logical Reasoning and Comprehension

Why Do You Need to Use JAMB recommended textbooks for English Language?

The sole reason is to make the study of English Language in preparation for the Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination (UTME) easy and stress free.

It is said that it’s not how far but how well. Reading in preparations for exam using the right recommended materials is far more effective than using textbooks that are not recommended to study.

Other Important information you need to know about JAMB recommended textbooks for English Language

FAQs

Is Use of English a compulsory subject?

Yes, the use of English is a compulsory subject for every applicant, irrespective of the combination or course of choice. It is a must for all.

What is the recommended text (Novel) for English Language 2026?

The Recommended text for English Language is the Lekki Headmaster by Mr Kabir Alabi Garba, an award winning author and lecturer.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it’s important that all candidates sitting for use of English in the Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination (UTME) knows the JAMB Recommended Textbooks for English Language and use it in preparation for the exam as it has been proven to be effective by most candidates who score high in Use of English.

In addition, candidates are advised to also look into and study recurrent topics in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) as started in this blog post using the recommended textbooks by JAMB.