Very Little English

midesire · Post by **midesire** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 7:28 am

Hello,
I have two new adult students in my class. They speak very little English. One of them does know the alphabet and can count up to 70.

Where do I start? Help please.

Thank you all for the help you have given me in the past. I is appreciated.

Midesire

iLearner.eu · Post by **iLearner.eu** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:03 pm

I think, a good textbook might be the answer. I'd recommend New Interchange Intro. Have been using it for 6 years in adult classes.

midesire · Post by **midesire** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 7:45 pm

Thank you iLearner.

My local library has two books you recommend. I look forward o reviewing them.

Midesire

iLearner.eu · Post by **iLearner.eu** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:33 pm

I have audio for the second edition. Let me know if you need it.

http://www.ilearner.eu - Teaching English with Technology

Fruitymonkey · Post by **Fruitymonkey** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 7:42 pm

have the one that can count to 70 teach the others how to do the same. Then teach him or her how to count to a hundred and continue the process! hahahah Just kidding, sorry couldn't help being silly.

melichan857 · Post by **melichan857** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 6:59 am

Hi there,

I had a similar situation about a year ago - so I have much empathy for your situation!

I found this book of activities for beginners really helped.

Beginners: Resource Books for Teachers

Melissa

Mel's ESL Megasearch - search 100's of ESL websites simultaneously

Syl · Post by **Syl** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 5:05 pm

I'm subscribed to the Oxford University Press - in the English File Team.

I get tons of material in the email, ideas, articles, lesson plans. I was at their site a moment ago ( http://www.oup.com/ ) and there are many interesting things about teaching adult beginners. I strongly recommend the subscription, it's free, it takes a couple of minutes and it's very useful to every teacher:)

This is the url with the article I was reading

http://www.oup.com/elt/teachersclub/art ... ?cc=global

but to access there's need to subscribe.

midesire · Post by **midesire** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 6:56 pm

Hello Syl,

Thank you for the Oxford site. I signed up for a membership. The information the site provides really is very good.

My class is going well, and the students are learning and progressing.

I appreciate the help from forum members.

Thank you again.

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