Getting Started with abc English

The abc English resources can be combined in a variety of ways to meet the needs of different programs, teachers, and students. Choose one of the options below for a Sample Lesson Outline and teaching ideas: 

• Emergent Readers are adult or adolescent English learners that need instruction in both Low-Beginning literacy skills and Low-Beginning language skills. They have usually experienced fewer than six years of formal education in their home language. Here's a Sample Lesson Outline for Emergent Readers.

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• Literate Students are adult or adolescent English learners who know how to read in their home language. They have usually experienced formal education in their home language for six years or more. Here's a Sample Lesson Outline for Literate Students.

 

• US Citizenship Students are adult English learners who are preparing to pass the US Naturalization Test. Here's a Sample Lesson Outline for US Citizenship Students.

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Teacher Training Modules
If you plan to make a long-term commitment to helping adult English learners with basic literacy skills, be sure to complete one or more of these literacy Teacher Training Modules. Students can make more progress in less time when their teacher has specialized training in basic literacy instruction. 

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Also: 

• You can find additional resources and information periodically updated at the abc English blog. 
• You can read the reviews to see what other teachers have to say about abc English.  
• If you have any questions, please feel free to contact abc English. 

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