First Steps In English With 2 Audio Cds & Guide For Parents And Teachers

The book aims to help young learners to learn the letters of the English alphabet alongwith the most common sounds each one represents. - Introduces 200 of the most basic words in English - Develops the four basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) - Provides practice in using simple English for a variety of purposes in familiar communicative situations. The book introduces the letters in their traditional alphabetical order. They are presented in words that are picturised in familiar situations. In teaching reading, the book adopts a blend of the alphabet method and the word (look-and-say) method, supported by a judicious use of the phonic method. Following a brief spell of pre-writing exercises, learners are encouraged to write letters, words and finally short phrases and sentences. Writing strips are recommended for practising writing. They ensure that learners always copy good models of writing. The book provides practice in some of the basic communicative functions such as greeting, introducing oneself, thanking, apologizing and requesting. The book offers ample opportunities to develop the basic skills of listening and speaking. The composite picture at the beginning of each unit forms the basis for talking in the classroom. The book guides the teacher at every step by pointing out what the objectives of each activity is and how it can be best organized in class. Guide for Parents and Teachers is a step by step guide to the activities given in First Steps in English and provides detailed isntructions to teachers, parents and facilitators on using First Steps in English most profitably.