This volume addresses a gamut of questions of interest to teachers of young second language learners. Why do immigrant children leave their home countries and what are their journeys to the United States like? How do young children adjust to the new culture? What sort of dynamic prevails in immigrant families? What are young immigrants' schooling experiences like? What are language learning processes like in young children? The first part of the book contains an overview of recent ethnographic, sociological, and psycholinguistic research concerned with answering these queries. The second half of the volume focuses on classroom practice.
This exciting new series is designed to develop all four language skills at primary level. The syllabus reflects the language covered in primary courses and material taught around the world. The tasks and activities provide excellent practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing. The series is an ideal supplement to any course at primary level. The books can also be used by pupils who are preparing for the Young Learners Examinations (YLE) as well as other examinations at the same level.
Features 41 well-researched, excellently rendered scenes documenting African wildlife in their natural habitats, among them a magnificent giraffe at a water hole, a cheetah with its young on an abandoned termite mound, a yellow-winged bat amid the blossoms of the baobab tree, and much more. Descriptive captions accompany each illustration.
An invaluable set of photocopiable picture prompts for essential language work. Topics include: Food and drink, leisure, travel, weather and calendar, people and jobs, vital verbs, holidays, round the town.
-Over 300 cartoon pictures and picture boards including blank masters for adaptation. -Use for both presentation and practice. -Detailed, easy to follow Teachers' Notes with suggestions for 500 games and activities. -For work with small or large groups. -Beginners to Advanced. -Age 10 to Adult. -Vocabulary lists.
