Description
Empower New English Learners with Confidence and Practical Skills
Welcome to a fresh, highly practical approach to ESOL teaching. Whether you are a qualified ESOL instructor, a school teacher, a support worker, or a volunteer , the Practise Your English Teachers’ Book equips you with the tools to support language and literacy learning for new arrivals. Created by Bright Path Futures, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting refugees, asylum seekers, and language learners , this resource focuses on helping learners adapt to a new culture with confidence.
The Approach: Functional “Quick Phrases” Rather than relying on a traditional grammar-first curriculum, this book teaches functional ‘lexical chunks’—everyday, sentence-level phrases that are learned as a set of sounds. This allows complete beginners to immediately use helpful language in real-life situations, such as filling in forms, seeking medical support, or navigating a checkout.
Key Features Included:
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Expert Teaching Hints & Tips: Dedicated “how to” sections at the front of the book provide clear guidance on teaching pronunciation and foundational literacy from scratch.
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First-Language Phonics Keys: Includes photocopiable picture pages designed to support learners from countries with low first-language literacy. These sections feature translated guides in Dari, Pashto, Sorani Kurdish, Arabic, Tigrinya, and Farsi.
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Integrated Video Support: Scan the included QR codes to access video playlists that demonstrate native-speaker pronunciation. These videos feature professionally translated subtitles in a range of key languages to aid independent learning.
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Structured Literacy Steps: Guides teachers through the micro-skills of reading and writing, from recognizing letter sounds and sight words to practicing handwriting and forming syllables.
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Progress Trackers: Built-in tracking pages help learners celebrate their achievements, build momentum, and gain the confidence to use the language independently.