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Very Little English - Where to start
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 7:28 am
by midesire
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
Start
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:03 pm
by iLearner.eu
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.
Very little English
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 7:45 pm
by midesire
Thank you iLearner.
My local library has two books you recommend. I look forward o reviewing them.
Midesire
Re: Very little English
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:33 pm
by iLearner.eu
I have audio for the second edition. Let me know if you need it.
http://www.ilearner.eu -
Teaching English with Technology
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 7:42 pm
by Fruitymonkey

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.
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 6:59 am
by melichan857
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
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 5:05 pm
by Syl
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.
Very little English - where to start
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 6:56 pm
by midesire
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.