Course book versus Textbook Question: Submitted by Elaine Borges, Brazil Is there is a difference between the definition of “course book” and “textbook” for teaching second/foreign languages? Professor Richards Responds: No these two terms are used interchangeably. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Related Questions & Answers, Teaching