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Your Companion for Learning English as an Additional Language is a 236-page reference textbook that sets itself apart from the others. It’s mindful that English language learners do not have the benefit of growing up in an English language environment (or culture) with constant exposure to spoken and written English. Rather, many learners receive a limited number of English language classes per week, returning home to their native language activities and cultural life.
The book recognizes that non-native English language learners are, in the majority, consumed in betterment training after hours, including private English language instruction; that, in general, they lack access to English language media, entertainment, and friendships; and that, unarguably, they cannot learn the way native English speakers do — by osmosis.
Your Companion for Learning English as an Additional Language provides an alternative to other learning material which can often seem cold, uninviting, and which sometimes seem to make an assumption that non-native speakers understand the material's explanations, instructions, and examples.
Your Companion for Learning English as an Additional Language is written in the second person in a narrative and more casual form. It begins with a quick look at the development and evolution of English from its birth less than 2,000 years ago to the present time. It then describes the very basics of the English language while helping the learner understand the components of words, including sounds. Next, it expands these basics by introducing the concept of words, syllables, prefixes, infixes, suffixes, and even takes a look at "-nyms."
Continuing in a stepwise approach, the building blocks of sentence construction are named and explained; all about sentences, phrases, and clauses is discussed; and the use of punctuation is detailed and clarified. After that, of course, the text gives a purpose to the learnings so far by examining the paragraph and preparing the learner to write a final copy of one.
Because Your Companion for Learning English as an Additional Language is written
with an understanding of the learner's motivation and need to get longer written assignments handed in; to meet teachers' expectations; and to get top grades, tying paragraphs together into stories, compositions, essays, and reports is then explained.
Finally, the importance of reading, listening, and speaking is discussed and followed by some suggestions as to how exposure to the language can and should be optimized.
The book, which is a compendium of my lessons and an appended collection of English language reference knowledge, is inspired by the successes of the students I've had the privilege of teaching over the years. It's a veritable delight for me to witness them learning and excelling in the acquisition of their new language. They invariably show rapid progress and improvement in English reading, speaking, writing, and understanding, and in the main, quickly meet English as an additional language requirements and join their fellow students in regular English classes. Some of them are now studying at the universities of their choice in Canada and in the United States.
The book's motivation is to share what students should know about the English language to successfully complete their scholastic requirements and to prepare them for higher education conducted in English (short of the contents and detail of a Style
Manual). Its main intent is to be a trusted friend to the student through their English language learning journey. Its aim is learner-centered. Its hope is to be helpful and to continue to be helpful wherever the learner may go.
PLEASE NOTE:
This book cannot be purchased directly from iTeach, Metro Vancouver --- DO NOT CLICK on the ADD TO CART button below.
"Your Companion for Learning English as an Additional Language" is only available to purchase in paperback or kindle format on Amazon. However, it is also found on the bookshelves of the Singapore National Library and the Vancouver Public Library.
The book recognizes that non-native English language learners are, in the majority, consumed in betterment training after hours, including private English language instruction; that, in general, they lack access to English language media, entertainment, and friendships; and that, unarguably, they cannot learn the way native English speakers do — by osmosis.
Your Companion for Learning English as an Additional Language provides an alternative to other learning material which can often seem cold, uninviting, and which sometimes seem to make an assumption that non-native speakers understand the material's explanations, instructions, and examples.
Your Companion for Learning English as an Additional Language is written in the second person in a narrative and more casual form. It begins with a quick look at the development and evolution of English from its birth less than 2,000 years ago to the present time. It then describes the very basics of the English language while helping the learner understand the components of words, including sounds. Next, it expands these basics by introducing the concept of words, syllables, prefixes, infixes, suffixes, and even takes a look at "-nyms."
Continuing in a stepwise approach, the building blocks of sentence construction are named and explained; all about sentences, phrases, and clauses is discussed; and the use of punctuation is detailed and clarified. After that, of course, the text gives a purpose to the learnings so far by examining the paragraph and preparing the learner to write a final copy of one.
Because Your Companion for Learning English as an Additional Language is written
with an understanding of the learner's motivation and need to get longer written assignments handed in; to meet teachers' expectations; and to get top grades, tying paragraphs together into stories, compositions, essays, and reports is then explained.
Finally, the importance of reading, listening, and speaking is discussed and followed by some suggestions as to how exposure to the language can and should be optimized.
The book, which is a compendium of my lessons and an appended collection of English language reference knowledge, is inspired by the successes of the students I've had the privilege of teaching over the years. It's a veritable delight for me to witness them learning and excelling in the acquisition of their new language. They invariably show rapid progress and improvement in English reading, speaking, writing, and understanding, and in the main, quickly meet English as an additional language requirements and join their fellow students in regular English classes. Some of them are now studying at the universities of their choice in Canada and in the United States.
The book's motivation is to share what students should know about the English language to successfully complete their scholastic requirements and to prepare them for higher education conducted in English (short of the contents and detail of a Style
Manual). Its main intent is to be a trusted friend to the student through their English language learning journey. Its aim is learner-centered. Its hope is to be helpful and to continue to be helpful wherever the learner may go.
PLEASE NOTE:
This book cannot be purchased directly from iTeach, Metro Vancouver --- DO NOT CLICK on the ADD TO CART button below.
"Your Companion for Learning English as an Additional Language" is only available to purchase in paperback or kindle format on Amazon. However, it is also found on the bookshelves of the Singapore National Library and the Vancouver Public Library.
