JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Use of English 2026/2027

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Use of English 2026. The Use of English subject in JAMB UTME is compulsory for every JAMB candidate, no matter the course of study. Because of this, it plays a very important role in determining your overall JAMB score. To do well in this subject, studying with the right materials is not optional; it is necessary.

JAMB provides a list of recommended textbooks for Use of English to guide candidates on what to read and how to prepare. These books focus on key areas such as comprehension, lexis and structure, oral forms, summary writing, and literature.

They also help improve general reading skills, vocabulary, and understanding of standard English usage.

Candidates who rely only on guesswork or casual reading often struggle. However, those who study with the recommended textbooks, follow the JAMB English syllabus closely, and practice past questions usually find the exam easier and more familiar. Below is the official list of textbooks recommended by JAMB for Use of English.

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Use of English 2026

S/N	Contents
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. & 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. & Jowitt, D. (1998). Senior English Project 3 (New Edition), Harlow: Longman.
10	Idowu, O. O., Sogbesan, T. S., Adofo, A. K., Burgess, D. F. & 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. & Ogenyi, S. O. (2010). Grammar and Composition in the G.S.M. Age, Enugu: Joe Hills Production Services.
13	Jauro, L. B. (2013). Oral English for Schools and Colleges: A Teaching and Learning Approach, Yola: Paraclete Publishers.
14	Nnamonu, S. & Jowitt, D. (1989). Common Errors in English, Lagos: Longman.
15	Obinna, M. F. (2001). University Matriculation Use of English (4th Edition), Port Harcourt: Sunray Books Limited.
16	Ogunsanwo, O., Duruaku, A. B. C., Ezechukwu, J. & Nwachukwu, U. I. (2005). Countdown English Language (Revised Edition), Ibadan: Evans Brothers.
17	Olatoye, S. (2006). The Silent Teacher, Ado-Ekiti: Segun and Sons Enterprises.
18	Oluikpe, B. O. A., Nnaemeka, B. A., Obah, T. Y., Otagburuagu, E. J., Onuigbo, S. & Ogbonna, E. A. (1998). Intensive English for Senior Secondary School 3, Onitsha: Africana–First Publishers.
19	Tomori, S. H. O. (2000). Objective Tests for School Certificate English: Practice in Lexis, Structure and Idiom (Reprinted Edition), Ibadan: Heinemann.
20	Ukwuegbu, C., Okoro, O., Idris, A. U., Okebukola, F. O. & Owokade, C. O. (2002). Catch-up English for SSCE/UME, Ibadan: Heinemann.

A Word for JAMB Candidates

Having the recommended textbooks for Use of English is a good starting point, but success comes from how well you use them. The JAMB syllabus shows the exact topics you are expected to know, helping you avoid unnecessary reading and focus on what truly matters.

Past questions are equally important. They help you understand how questions are framed, improve your speed, and build confidence. Many candidates notice that similar question patterns appear year after year.

To perform well in JAMB Use of English, combine steady reading, careful study of the syllabus, and regular practice with past questions. With discipline and consistency, a strong score in Use of English is achievable.